EverSteps vs Sunlight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EverSteps
Transform your walks into a cozy, story-driven RPG. Track steps to unlock new narrative chapters, customize your personal den, and build bonds with charming animal companions. The more you move, the more the adventure unfolds.
- Story-driven step tracking
- Den customization and decoration
- Bond with animal companions
- Apple Watch companion app
- Mindful movement focus
- Unlock new story chapters
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Turn every step into an adventure. EverSteps transforms your daily walks into a cozy, story-driven RPG. Track your steps, unlock new chapters of an unfolding narrative, customize your den, and bond with charming companions — all powered by your real-world walking. A STORY THAT UNFOLDS AS YOU WALK Every step brings you closer to the next chapter. A mysterious world reveals itself the more you move — unlock new story beats, discover hidden lore, and watch the narrative grow alongside your daily walks. The further you go, the more the story opens up. MAKE YOUR DEN YOUR OWN Customize and decorate your cozy den with items you earn along the way. Arrange furniture, unlock new decorations, and make it a space that feels uniquely yours. Your den evolves as your journey progresses. COMPANIONS WHO CARE Meet charming animal companions — a curious fox, a wise owl, a gentle deer, and more. Each has their own personality and grows closer to you as you walk together. They'll greet you in the morning, comment on the weather, and share thoughtful reflections on your week. APPLE WATCH COMPANION APP Track your steps right from your wrist. The EverSteps Apple Watch app keeps you connected to your journey throughout the day — check your progress, see your step count, and stay motivated without reaching for your phone. WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE No pressure. No competition. EverSteps is designed for mindful movement. Whether you take 1,000 steps or 10,000, your story progresses and your companions are happy to see you. WHO THIS IS FOR - Anyone who wants to walk more but needs gentle motivation - People who love cozy games and story-driven experiences - Walkers who want to track steps without the pressure of competition - Anyone looking for a peaceful daily ritual FREE TO START - Full step tracking and den customization - Story progression and companion interactions - Premium unlocks AI-powered weekly reflections and bonus companions Start walking. Start exploring. Your story is waiting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sunlight
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Make sunlight part of a healthier daily rhythm. Sunlight combines local UV forecasts with your recorded Time in Daylight to help you plan outdoor time, follow your habits, and understand changing conditions throughout the day. See UV clearly • Check the current UV index, category, temperature, and local conditions. • Follow the hourly UV forecast from morning through sunset. • Read practical sun-safety and UV-protection guidance. • Use your current location or choose a city manually. Choose a better time outside • Find a preferred outdoor window based on hourly UV and your schedule. • See how conditions change before and after the daily peak. • Set forecast-aware reminders for useful moments. Record your daylight habit • Read Time in Daylight from Apple Health with your permission. • Start and stop manual outdoor sessions when you need them. • Combine overlapping Health and manual records without double-counting. Understand your patterns • Review weekly and monthly daylight trends. • Explore timing, consistency, source coverage, and daily evidence. • Follow habit progress and useful context from four Home Screen widgets. Personal, private, and optional Sunlight does not require an account. Apple Health access is read-only. Manual sessions, preferences, and the optional self-reported skin response profile stay on your device. There are no ads or third-party analytics. Sunlight Pro unlocks outdoor planning, daylight tracking, personalization, reminders, Trends, and three advanced widgets. Choose monthly access or a one-time lifetime purchase. Both unlock the same Pro features. Important Sunlight is for general wellness, informational, and planning purposes only. UV forecasts come from Apple Weather. Time in Daylight and manual sessions represent recorded outdoor time, not guaranteed direct sunlight. Personal UV exposure context, skin-response ranges, and Vitamin D sunlight opportunity are qualitative or modeled estimates—not direct sensor measurements, medical advice, diagnoses, treatment, precise Vitamin D production, exact burn timers, or guarantees of safe exposure or safe tanning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sunlight at weekly against EverSteps's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. EverSteps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Sunlight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EverSteps ships an update every 6 weeks, Sunlight weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EverSteps | Sunlight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Cedilla | 子涵 王 |
In-app purchases
EverSteps
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
Sunlight
- Sunlight Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Sunlight Pro Lifetime$9.99









