# StepMelon vs Selfletter

The clearest difference is rating: Selfletter at 5.0 against StepMelon's 4.0. StepMelon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepMelon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Selfletter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Selfletter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

StepMelon ships an update every 6 days, Selfletter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepMelon | Selfletter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepmelon-pedometer-and-steps/id6758699170/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfletter-time-capsule-diary/id6768904497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Harris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873222704) | [Amar Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886277806) |

## What reviewers say

### StepMelon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepmelon-pedometer-and-steps/id6758699170)

Track your daily steps and fitness goals with a fun watermelon theme. Features customizable watch face complications, iPhone home screen widgets, and detailed analytics. Integrates with Apple Health for seamless data syncing.

**Highlights:** Watch face complications, iPhone home screen widgets, Three-goal tracking, Weekly trend charts, CSV/JSON data export, Streak tracking, Seasonal badges

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepMelon Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| StepMelon Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| StepMelon Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| StepMelon Premium | $34.99 | per year |


### Selfletter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfletter-time-capsule-diary/id6768904497)

This app allows you to write letters to your future self, to be delivered the next day, week, month, or even years later. It functions as a private diary that reflects on your present and anticipates your future.

**Highlights:** Write letters to your future self, Time capsule feature for delayed delivery, Daily letter delivery, Private storage on device and iCloud, Searchable letter archive, Customizable paper styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Selfletter Premium · Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Selfletter Premium · Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Selfletter Premium · Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepMelon free?

StepMelon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Selfletter free?

Selfletter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StepMelon or Selfletter?

Selfletter is rated higher. StepMelon averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Selfletter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StepMelon or Selfletter have ads?

Selfletter shows ads; StepMelon does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepMelon or Selfletter?

StepMelon ships an update every 6 days, and Selfletter every 4 days. Most recently, StepMelon was updated on November 9, 2026 and Selfletter on October 31, 2026.

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