Comparison

StepDex vs LandRush

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

Head to head
About

StepDex

Turn your daily walks into a Pokémon hatching adventure. Earn steps through real-life activity to hatch virtual eggs and collect a wide variety of Pokémon. Track your progress and build your collection with animated reveals and detailed Pokédex entries.

Highlights
  • Real step tracking via Apple HealthKit
  • Hatch all 1,025 Pokémon species
  • Rarity-based hatching distances
  • Animated egg hatching sequences
  • Full StepDex collection tracker
  • Offline functionality
  • Pokédex entries and cry playback
Features
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StepDex turns your daily walking into a Pokémon egg-hatching adventure. Every step brings you closer to hatching a new Pokémon — and the rarer it is, the more steps it takes. How it works: Receive a Mystery Egg with a random Pokémon, walk in real life using step data from Apple Health, watch your egg wobble and crack as you progress, then hatch your Pokémon with a celebration reveal and authentic cry. Add it to your StepDex and start your next egg. Features: Real step tracking via Apple HealthKit — works in the background, even with the app closed All 1,025 Pokémon species across Generations 1–9, including Legendaries and Mythicals Rarity-based hatching: ~1,000 steps for common Pokémon, 20,000+ for Legendaries Animated egg reactions — wobbling, cracking, and glowing as you near a hatch Full StepDex collection with sprites, types, abilities, and Pokédex entries Pokémon cry playback and Pokédex text-to-speech Custom nicknames and collection stats tracking Works offline after first load Your walking counts — whether it's a morning commute, a lunchtime stroll, or a weekend hike. How many can you collect?

About

LandRush

Features
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Turn every walk into a conquest. LandRush is a real-world territory game where your movement draws the map. Walk, run, or bike through your neighborhood — close a loop and the land inside becomes yours. Build your empire one step at a time. ▸ CLAIM TERRITORY Start tracking, move through the real world, and close a loop. The area inside becomes your territory, shown on a shared map for everyone to see. ▸ DEFEND YOUR LAND Other players can walk through your territory and steal it. Protect your turf with shields or reclaim what's yours. ▸ COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Challenge friends to distance races, area battles, and more. Join or create a clan to dominate your region together. ▸ EARN REWARDS Every territory you claim earns Rush Coins. Complete daily missions, maintain your streak, and watch your empire grow. ▸ CUSTOMIZE YOUR IDENTITY Spend coins in the shop on avatar frames, territory patterns, custom banners, border effects, trail effects, and more. Stand out on the map. ▸ CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS Compete for the top spot in area, territories, and activity count. Weekly and all-time rankings. ▸ GO PRO Upgrade to LandRush Pro for no ads, a free weekly 12-hour shield, 1.5× coin earnings, exclusive cosmetics Whether you're a casual walker or a hardcore runner, LandRush gives you a reason to explore. Every step counts. Download now and start conquering. Terms of Use: https://landrush-fdaaf.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

StepDex4 screens
LandRush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepDex at none against LandRush's 2. StepDex also leads on ads (none vs shown). LandRush's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. LandRush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StepDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepDex ships an update every 2 months, LandRush every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
StepDex versus LandRush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepDexLandRush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperParas Raj AdhikaryGOKHAN OGUZ

In-app purchases

None

StepDex

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LandRush

Subscriptions2
  • Landrush Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Landrush Pro - Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is StepDex free?
StepDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LandRush free?
LandRush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepDex or LandRush have ads?
LandRush shows ads; StepDex does not.
Which is updated more often, StepDex or LandRush?
StepDex ships an update every 2 months, and LandRush every 10 days. Most recently, StepDex was updated on October 24, 2026 and LandRush on October 25, 2026.

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