StepUp vs StepBeacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StepUp
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StepUp is a simple, beautiful step tracker that helps you build a daily walking habit. TRACK YOUR STEPS Add steps with quick-tap buttons (+500, +1,000, +2,500) or enter a custom count. Watch your circular progress ring fill up as you get closer to your daily goal. SET YOUR GOALS Choose a daily step goal from 2,000 to 20,000 steps. Set a weekly active day target to stay consistent. VIEW YOUR HISTORY 7-day and 30-day bar charts show your progress at a glance. Track your current streak, best streak, total lifetime steps, and daily average. STAY MOTIVATED Get gentle reminders throughout the day. Celebrate with confetti when you hit your goal. A daily walking tip keeps you inspired. 100% PRIVATE — NO ACCOUNT NEEDED All data stays on your device. No internet required, no sign-up, no ads. FEATURES • Circular progress ring with gradient fill • Quick-add buttons (+500, +1,000, +2,500) with haptic feedback • Custom step entry • −500 correction button • 7-day and 30-day history charts • Streak tracking (current and best) • Weekly active days progress • Configurable daily goal (2,000–20,000 steps) • Configurable weekly active days goal • Local push notification reminders • Live countdown to next reminder • Splash screen + onboarding flow • Light and dark mode • Automatic midnight reset
StepBeacon
Track your daily steps, walking distance, and floors climbed with this simple and private iPhone app. Stay motivated with streaks and milestone achievements, and review your progress over 7, 30, and 90 days. Customize goals and display preferences easily.
- Daily step goal tracking
- Walking distance and floors climbed
- 7, 30, and 90-day trends
- Streaks and milestone achievements
- Customizable goals and preferences
- Demo mode for previewing
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StepBeacon helps you turn everyday walking into clear, motivating progress on your iPhone. With StepBeacon, you can: - Track your daily step goal at a glance - View walking distance, floors climbed, and pace - Review 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day trends - Stay motivated with streaks and milestone achievements - Adjust goals, units, and display preferences in seconds StepBeacon is designed to stay simple and private: - No account required - No ads - No analytics or third-party trackers - Motion & Fitness access is used to read activity available on your device StepBeacon also includes a demo mode so the experience can be previewed and tested when live device motion data is unavailable. StepBeacon is intended for wellness and fitness tracking only and is not a medical device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: StepUp at 3 against StepBeacon's 1. StepUp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StepUp | StepBeacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMITH GEORGE | SAI KRISHNA THOTA |
In-app purchases
StepUp
No in-app purchases
StepBeacon
No in-app purchases









