# StepMon vs Dante Steps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepMon at none against Dante Steps's 1. Dante Steps's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dante Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StepMon asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepMon ships an update every 2 weeks, Dante Steps every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepMon | Dante Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Size | 30 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StimiLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875903310) | [RIEKO NAITO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823123668) |

## What reviewers say

### StepMon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepmon/id6758945236)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dante Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dante-steps/id6796521956)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beyond the Fire | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepMon free?

StepMon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dante Steps free?

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

### Do StepMon or Dante Steps have ads?

StepMon shows ads; Dante Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepMon or Dante Steps?

StepMon ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dante Steps every 4 days. Most recently, StepMon was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dante Steps on October 31, 2026.

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