# StepNova vs TallyPlate

The clearest difference is ratings volume: StepNova at 9 against TallyPlate's 2. StepNova also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepNova sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TallyPlate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for StepNova against 5.0 for TallyPlate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

StepNova ships an update every 5 days, TallyPlate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepNova | TallyPlate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepnova-interval-walking/id6761737526/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallyplate-calorie-planner/id6817460606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NAVEEN CHOWDARY PUTHUMBHAKU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891186234) | [Madhusudhan Samala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839676157) |

## What reviewers say

### StepNova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepnova-interval-walking/id6761737526)

Track your daily movement with GPS, map routes, and receive coaching for intervals. Set personal records, follow training plans, and stay motivated with achievements and streaks. Share your live location for safety and log your post-activity feelings.

**Highlights:** GPS route tracking, Interval training programs, Personal records and route bests, Structured training plans, Live location sharing, Home and lock screen widgets, Post-activity journal

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepNova Pro — Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| StepNova Pro — Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Keep StepNova Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fund New Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power Future Updates | $6.99 | one-time |
| StepNova Pro — Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### TallyPlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tallyplate-calorie-planner/id6817460606)

This app helps you achieve your health goals by setting a daily calorie target and planning your meals. It integrates with health data to track activity and offers social challenges with friends. Advanced features include AI-powered food analysis and recipe suggestions.

**Highlights:** Daily calorie target based on personal goals, Meal planning from food databases or custom entries, Barcode scanning for nutritional information, Integration with Apple Health for activity tracking, Social challenges with friends and family, AI-powered plate scanning for calorie estimates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TallyPlate Pro – Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TallyPlate Pro - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepNova free?

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

### Is TallyPlate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepNova or TallyPlate?

TallyPlate is rated higher. StepNova averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while TallyPlate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StepNova or TallyPlate have ads?

Neither StepNova nor TallyPlate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepNova or TallyPlate?

StepNova ships an update every 5 days, and TallyPlate every 3 days. Most recently, StepNova was updated on October 31, 2026 and TallyPlate on November 6, 2026.

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