Comparison

StepQuest vs Nodge

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

Head to head
About

StepQuest

Features
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A calm, private step counter built around one achievable goal: 7,000 steps a day. Track walking automatically with Apple Health, build streaks, and see progress in beautiful widgets. No account. No ads. Your health data stays on your device. MAKE 7,000 FEEL DOABLE StepQuest reads your steps from Apple Health, so tracking takes zero effort โ€” even when the app is closed. Open it once or twice a day, watch the ring fill, and keep your streak alive. WHAT YOU GET โ€ข One beautiful progress ring โ€” today's steps at a glance โ€ข Streaks โ€” turn good days into a habit you want to keep โ€ข Monthly heat map โ€” see your consistency take shape โ€ข Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets โ€” progress without opening the app โ€ข A daily goal that fits โ€” choose your target during setup โ€ข Dark mode โ€” warm, minimal design in any light STEPQUEST PRO Go deeper when you're ready. Pro unlocks: โ€ข Streak Repair โ€” mend a missed day and keep your streak's story going โ€ข Ring themes โ€” choose Sunset, Moss, Midnight, or Dawn โ€ข Custom goals โ€” set any daily target from 1,000 to 30,000 steps PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your health data never leaves your iPhone. No account to create, no cloud to sync, nothing to sell. StepQuest talks to Apple Health and no one else. WHY 7,000? A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in The Lancet Public Health found that 7,000 steps a day was associated with meaningful health benefits and may be a more realistic target than 10,000. StepQuest is built around making that goal feel achievable. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS StepQuest Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: $4.99 per week (billed weekly), or $39.99 per year (billed annually) with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase, or when the free trial ends. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/cardotrejos/f30384e9059bc413b4510f485128d673 Start with one walk. See you at 7,000.

About

Nodge

Features
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Nodge is a private health and habit tracker for iPhone. Track your weight, steps, calories burned, sleep, and progress over time, all in one place. Build programs, set reminders, and use widgets to make daily logging easier. With Apple Health integration and a focus on privacy, Nodge helps you stay consistent without unnecessary complexity. Track your progress - Log your daily metrics. - Review weekly and monthly trends. - Track your progress across programs. - Get reminders that take you straight to the right place. Make it yours - Add widgets for quick access to your data. - Build programs around your goals. - Keep track of your history and recaps. Go further with Nodge Pro - Run multiple programs simultaneously. - Access your complete tracking history. - Compare program runs. - Save programs as templates. - Scan barcodes for nutrition information. - Track meal counts from supported apps. - Explore up to a year of trends. - Set unlimited reminders. - Personalise your app with additional icons. Your health data stays yours. Nodge keeps your data on your iPhone and never uploads it. Start tracking for free. Upgrade to Nodge Pro when you need more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nodge.app/privacy

Screenshots

StepQuest4 screens
Nodge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nodge at every 2 weeks against StepQuest's every 5 weeks. StepQuest's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. StepQuest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nodge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepQuest ships an update every 5 weeks, Nodge every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
StepQuest versus Nodge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepQuestNodge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicardo TrejosKeshav Bagaade

In-app purchases

5 purchases

StepQuest

Subscriptions4
  • StepQuest Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • StepQuest Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • StepQuest Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
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  • StepQuest Pro: Streaks & Stats7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • StepQuest Premium Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Nodge

Subscriptions2
  • Nodge Pro$2.991 Month
  • Nodge Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StepQuest free?
StepQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nodge free?
Nodge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepQuest or Nodge have ads?
Neither StepQuest nor Nodge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepQuest or Nodge?
StepQuest ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nodge every 2 weeks. Most recently, StepQuest was updated on October 18, 2026 and Nodge on October 18, 2026.

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