Comparison

StepMelon vs Cal×Cal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StepMelon

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
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Walk with friends, celebrate wins, and make every step count. StepMelon turns your Apple Watch into a joyful step companion with three-goal tracking, streaks, badges, and a refreshing watermelon theme. NEW: Social walking features! Add friends, discover walkers, join groups, share activity, and celebrate progress together. Celebrate wins with milestone badges and shareable cards for daily progress, weekly trends, streaks, and achievements. Track minimum, daily, and stretch goals so your plan can fit rest days and active days alike. See progress on your iPhone and Apple Watch with clear charts, widgets, and complications. StepMelon integrates with Apple Health and keeps analytics on-device. Your step history stays private and under your control. Privacy Policy: https://stepmelon.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

Cal×Cal

Features
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Cal×Cal makes everyday nutrition tracking simple. Take or choose a meal photo, run AI analysis, review the estimated calories and nutrients, and save the result to your meal history. You can also record your weight and follow your progress over time. KEY FEATURES - AI-assisted meal photo analysis - Estimated calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates - Easy meal history and nutrition summaries - Weight tracking and progress views - English and Japanese interface - Sign in with Apple or Google PREMIUM CalAI Premium is available as a one-year auto-renewable subscription. Premium features, price, and renewal details are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. IMPORTANT Nutrition values generated from images are estimates and may not be accurate. CalAI does not provide medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified professional for medical or dietary advice. Privacy Policy: https://god-apps-article.com/calai-privacy.html Terms of Use: https://god-apps-article.com/calai-terms.html

Screenshots

StepMelon4 screens
Cal×Cal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cal×Cal at none against StepMelon's 4. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StepMelon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cal×Cal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepMelon ships an update every 6 days, Cal×Cal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
StepMelon versus Cal×Cal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepMelonCal×Cal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatthew HarrisIGA GENKI

In-app purchases

4 purchases

StepMelon

Subscriptions4
  • StepMelon Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StepMelon Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • StepMelon Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • StepMelon Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Cal×Cal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepMelon free?
StepMelon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cal×Cal free?
Cal×Cal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepMelon or Cal×Cal have ads?
Neither StepMelon nor Cal×Cal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepMelon or Cal×Cal?
StepMelon ships an update every 6 days, and Cal×Cal every 5 days. Most recently, StepMelon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cal×Cal on October 5, 2026.

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