Comparison

StepQuest vs Schlep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 • One beautiful progress ring — today's steps at a glance • Streaks — turn good days into a habit you want to keep • Monthly heat map — see your consistency take shape • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets — progress without opening the app • A daily goal that fits — choose your target during setup • Dark mode — warm, minimal design in any light STEPQUEST PRO Go deeper when you're ready. Pro unlocks: • Streak Repair — mend a missed day and keep your streak's story going • Ring themes — choose Sunset, Moss, Midnight, or Dawn • Custom goals — 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

Schlep

This app encourages you to walk by locking your most distracting applications. Earn steps to unlock your chosen apps like social media and games, providing a tangible reason to be more active and reduce screen time.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Unlock apps with steps
  • Customizable step rates
  • No daily goals
  • Reduces screen time
  • Encourages walking
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Schlep locks the apps you pick. Your steps unlock them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps that eat your day. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, games. 2. Walk. Every step counts from the first one. No daily goal to clear. 3. Spend them on the apps you locked. The rate fits how much you already walk, and you can make it easier or stricter. Walking is the only way in. No delay screens, no breathing exercises, no willpower checks. WHO IT IS FOR - People whose screen time doubles on the days they never leave the couch. - People who have installed three app blockers and turned all three off by Thursday. - People who would walk more if their phone gave them a reason. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StepQuest4 screens
Schlep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Schlep at daily against StepQuest's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. StepQuest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Schlep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepQuest ships an update every 5 weeks, Schlep daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StepQuest versus Schlep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepQuestSchlep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicardo TrejosRK LABS, LLC

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
4 purchases

Schlep

Subscriptions4
  • Schlep Premium$9.991 Month
  • Schlep Premium$19.991 Year
  • Schlep Premium$29.991 Year
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  • Schlep Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StepQuest free?
StepQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Schlep free?
Schlep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepQuest or Schlep have ads?
Neither StepQuest nor Schlep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StepQuest or Schlep?
StepQuest ships an update every 5 weeks, and Schlep daily. Most recently, StepQuest was updated on October 31, 2026 and Schlep on November 6, 2026.

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