# Stepple vs Bean

The clearest difference is ads: Stepple at none against Bean's shown. Stepple also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). Bean's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stepple sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bean sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stepple against 5.0 for Bean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Stepple ships an update every 2 weeks, Bean every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepple | Bean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepple/id6762029862/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-moving-bean/id6769936531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph DeGrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841516268) | [Forwardslash LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891224804) |

## What reviewers say

### Stepple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepple/id6762029862)

This app features a virtual pet that thrives as you meet your daily activity goals. Syncs with health data to track progress, offering a forgiving system for missed days and rewarding consistent effort with unique creatures and achievements.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet grows with movement, Customizable daily calorie goals, Syncs with Apple Health, Forgiving system for missed days, Unlockable creatures and achievements, Home screen widget, Activity Traits reflect workout style

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stepple+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Stepple+ | $39.99 | per year |


### Bean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bean-moving-bean/id6769936531)

Transform your fitness routine into an engaging game. Track your walks, runs, and bike rides to complete daily quests, level up your character, and earn rewards. Customize your avatar with unique outfits and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Real-world fitness quests, Character leveling and rewards, Gacha for cosmetic outfits, Friend leaderboards, One-second video clip creation, On-device video editing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 | $28.99 | one-time |
| 500 | $46.99 | one-time |
| 700 | $64.99 | one-time |
| 1000 | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepple free?

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

### Is Bean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stepple or Bean?

Stepple and Bean are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Stepple or Bean have ads?

Bean shows ads; Stepple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stepple or Bean?

Stepple ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bean every 2 days. Most recently, Stepple was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bean on October 1, 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.*