# StepMax vs Step Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step Challenge at none against StepMax's 2. Step Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown). StepMax's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepMax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Step Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepMax ships an update weekly, Step Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepMax | Step Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepmax-step-counter/id6761482059/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Mlynek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872661947) | [BENJAMIN WAIBEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841582897) |

## What reviewers say

### StepMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepmax-step-counter/id6761482059)

This app transforms walking into a game with achievements, companions, and leaderboards. It tracks steps, calories, and distance, motivating users to build healthy habits and compete globally. Offers detailed statistics and optional GPS mapping for walks.

**Highlights:** Gamified step counting, Collect and evolve companions, Global leaderboards, Daily achievements and badges, Calorie and distance tracking, GPS walk mapping (VIP), Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepMax VIP | $5.49 | per month |
| StepMax VIP | $24.99 | per year |


### Step Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-challenge-stepmaxxer/id6788813271)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepMax free?

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

### Is Step Challenge free?

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

### Do StepMax or Step Challenge have ads?

StepMax shows ads; Step Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepMax or Step Challenge?

StepMax ships an update weekly, and Step Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, StepMax was updated on November 9, 2026 and Step Challenge on November 10, 2026.

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