Comparison

PathQuest vs StepTeddy

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

Head to head
About

PathQuest

Features
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Turn everyday walks into journeys you can actually see. PathQuest uses your Apple Health steps to move a small avatar along illustrated routes and story quests, right on your Home Screen widget. No streaks. No leaderboards. No noisy pressure. Just a calm reason to enjoy watching your steps add up. β€” HOW IT WORKS β€” Choose a journey. Walk as usual. Follow your progress along a unique illustrated path on your Home Screen widget. Complete stages. Reach the finish. Start another. Explore journeys inspired by real routes and imagined worlds: the Camino de Santiago, the 88-temple Shikoku pilgrimage, the Storm March across windswept moors, or a hidden academy at the edge of the woods. β€” FEATURES β€” β€’ Automatic step tracking via Apple Health β€” no manual logging β€’ A calm Home Screen widget β€” your journey, always visible β€’ Illustrated paths and milestones for every journey β€’ A Collection that grows with you: every completed fantasy quest earns a unique coin β€’ Designed for iPhone, with a calm, nature-inspired palette β€’ Private iCloud sync across devices (Voyager) β€’ Up to three active journeys at once (Voyager) β€’ Hero Mode and extended routes for deeper journeys (Voyager) β€’ Built for hands-free use β€” works with VoiceOver and Voice Control across the entire app β€’ No ads. No data sales. No social pressure. β€” THE COLLECTION β€” Complete fantasy quests to earn unique coins. Replay them in Hero Mode to unlock Hero variants, and uncover hidden conditions to reveal secret ones. Build a Collection that records where your steps have taken you. β€” PATHQUEST VOYAGER β€” Unlock the full journey library. The free version of PathQuest includes one active journey and a starter library. Voyager unlocks the full experience: every route, every story quest, private iCloud sync, Hero Mode, extended routes, and up to three active journeys at once. β€” PRIVACY β€” PathQuest reads only the steps and walking distance you allow through Apple Health, and uses them to advance your journeys. Your Apple Health data stays on your device. If you enable iCloud sync, your app progress is stored in your private iCloud account. We can’t see your iCloud data, and we don’t sell your data. β€” ABOUT β€” PathQuest is built independently for people who like walking, stories, and apps that don't yell. Privacy Policy: https://pathquest.castellet.dev/policy/ Terms of Use: https://pathquest.castellet.dev/terms/ Contact: pathquest@castellet.dev

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StepTeddy

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Happy Bear, Happy You. StepTeddy turns your daily steps into a game you'll actually want to win. Meet your very own teddy bear who reacts to every step you take - the closer you get to your daily goal, the happier he becomes. Fall behind, and he'll be waiting patiently for you to get moving again. No complicated setup, no accounts, no clutter. Just open the app and start walking. WHY YOU'LL LOVE STEPTEDDY β€’ A bear that reflects your day β€” Watch your teddy change moods as you move. Hit 100% and see him celebrate. β€’ Automatic step tracking β€” StepTeddy reads your steps straight from Apple Health. Nothing to press, nothing to remember. β€’ Set your own goal β€” Aim for 5,000, 10,000, or push for more. Your goal, your pace. β€’ Build a streak β€” Keep hitting your goal day after day and grow your streak. Don't break the chain! β€’ Freeze protection β€” Life happens. Use a streak freeze to protect your progress on a rest day. β€’ Collect badges β€” Earn milestone badges for streaks and big step days. Pin your favorites to show them off. β€’ Home Screen widget β€” See today's steps and your bear right on your Home Screen, always up to date. β€’ Beautiful & simple β€” A warm, cozy design in light and dark mode, built to be a joy to open every day. MADE TO KEEP YOU MOVING StepTeddy isn't about pressure or guilt. It's about a little friend who's genuinely happy when you move β€” and that tiny bit of joy is often all it takes to get off the couch and hit your goal. Whether you're building a healthier habit, staying active, or just want a cute companion for your daily walks, StepTeddy makes every step feel rewarding. PRIVACY FIRST Your health data stays yours. StepTeddy reads your step count from Apple Health and keeps it on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no selling your data. Download StepTeddy today and give your steps a purpose β€” a happy little bear who can't wait to see you move. SUBSCRIPTION StepTeddy is free to download and unlocks full access with an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription. A one-time Lifetime purchase is also available for unlimited access with no recurring charge. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://appsbydeniz.github.io/stepteddy/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://appsbydeniz.github.io/stepteddy/terms.html

Screenshots

PathQuest4 screens
StepTeddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PathQuest at every 2 weeks against StepTeddy's every 2 months. StepTeddy'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 Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PathQuest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and StepTeddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PathQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, StepTeddy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PathQuest versus StepTeddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathQuestStepTeddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUAN CARLOS CASTELLET FERNANDEZDeniz Ilkaya

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PathQuest

Subscriptions3
  • Voyager$1.997 Days
  • Voyager$2.991 Month
  • Voyager$24.991 Year
3 purchases

StepTeddy

Subscriptions2
  • StepTeddy Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • StepTeddy Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • StepTeddy Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PathQuest free?
PathQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepTeddy free?
StepTeddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PathQuest or StepTeddy have ads?
Neither PathQuest nor StepTeddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PathQuest or StepTeddy?
PathQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, and StepTeddy every 2 months. Most recently, PathQuest was updated on October 3, 2026 and StepTeddy on September 28, 2026.

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