# StepQuest vs Nodge

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | StepQuest | Nodge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 10 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricardo Trejos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850489611) | [Keshav Bagaade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876118246) |

## What reviewers say

### StepQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepquest-simple-step-counter/id6759848945)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepQuest Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StepQuest Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StepQuest Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| StepQuest Pro: Streaks & Stats | $39.99 | per year |
| StepQuest Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Nodge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodge/id6762093691)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nodge Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Nodge Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*