Comparison

StepMax vs Steplo

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

Head to head
About

StepMax

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
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A step counter that actually makes you want to walk. StepMax counts your steps, tracks calories and distance, and turns every walk into a game with companions, badges, achievements and leaderboards. STAY MOTIVATED → 172 achievements across 9 categories → Daily badges that climb from Starter to Mythic → Daily streaks that build real walking habits → Endless levels to climb → 30+ companions to collect and evolve → A weekly recap of how your week went → Set a daily step goal and crush it COMPETE WORLDWIDE → Daily, weekly, monthly and all-time leaderboards → Rank among friends, your country, your continent or the whole world → 1v1 step challenges with friends → Invite friends to earn VIP time and exclusive companions STEP TRACKING → Automatic step counting with your iPhone's motion sensor – no GPS needed, easy on the battery → Brings in your walking history from Apple Health → Calories, distance in km or miles, and CO₂ saved → Walk timer with time, pace and steps for every walk → Measure your real step length with GPS → Home Screen widgets with your companion, streak and hourly steps, plus Lock Screen widgets DETAILED STATISTICS → Hourly, weekly, monthly, yearly and custom range charts → Tap any bar to see the exact steps → Personal records and your full step history → Custom goals for any period MAP YOUR WALKS (VIP) → Record every walk with GPS and see your route on the map → Follow your walk live on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island → Share your route as a picture STEPMAX VIP → Walk map with GPS routes and the live Lock Screen tracker → No ads → Permanent 2x XP → Exclusive VIP companions Monthly or yearly subscription. It renews automatically; cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. YOUR DATA, YOUR WAY → No account needed to get started → Sign in with Apple to back up and compete with friends → Back up to iCloud or your StepMax account, so you never lose your progress → Step counting works offline ALSO → Dark and light mode → Available in 8 languages: English, Slovak, Czech, Polish, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese Whether you want a simple pedometer, a daily activity tracker or a walking game with companions and achievements, StepMax has you covered. Download now and start walking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cinderhound.com/privacy/stepmax

About

Steplo

Features
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Turn everyday walking into visible progress with Steplo, a clean step counter and walking companion powered by Apple Health. TRACK YOUR DAY • See steps, distance, estimated calories and floors at a glance • Set a personal daily step goal • Follow your progress with a clear activity ring and 7-day chart BUILD CONSISTENCY • Track your current and longest walking streaks • Earn badges and complete challenges • Get goal celebrations, reminders and streak alerts • Explore research-backed walking benefits UNDERSTAND YOUR PROGRESS • Review weekly, monthly and yearly history • Compare totals, daily averages, goal days and trends • Open calendar views and detailed day summaries • Choose metric or imperial units and light or dark appearance STEPLO PREMIUM Upgrade for full history, monthly and yearly trends, additional badges, premium challenges, weekly reports and personalized insights. Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible users. Payment and renewal are handled by Apple; manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Steplo reads activity data you choose to share from Apple Health. No account is required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: hello@wish2app.com

Screenshots

StepMax4 screens
Steplo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Steplo at none against StepMax's shown. Steplo also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. StepMax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Steplo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StepMax versus Steplo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepMaxSteplo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIvan MlynekAko Orhan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepMax

Subscriptions2
  • StepMax VIP$5.491 Month
  • StepMax VIP7 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Steplo

Subscriptions2
  • Steplo Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Steplo Premium Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is StepMax free?
StepMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steplo free?
Steplo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepMax or Steplo have ads?
StepMax shows ads; Steplo does not.

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