Comparison

StepUp vs StepChase

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

Head to head
About

StepUp

Features
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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

About

StepChase

This app transforms your daily step count into understandable insights and progress tracking. It allows for personal goal setting, achievement earning, and private group competitions with friends and family. Stay motivated with clear visualizations of your movement history and shared journeys.

Highlights
  • Understand daily movement patterns
  • Set and track personal goals
  • Earn achievements and milestones
  • Engage in private group competitions
  • Visualize progress with charts and insights
  • Share weekly and monthly recaps
  • Home screen widgets for progress visibility
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Your steps. A little rivalry. StepChase is a step counter for your daily progress and friendly competition. Track your steps with Apple Health, chase your goal, and give your friends something to catch. No ads. No subscriptions. Personal tracking works without an account. MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT See your Day, Week and Month at a glance. Follow your goal, see how today compares with your usual activity, and spot the patterns behind your progress. Personal bests show how far you've come. GIVE YOUR FRIENDS SOME COMPETITION Connect with friends or create a private group. Compare steps, improvement or goal progress, see who's ahead, and look back at the podium when the day, week or month is done. Send a little Momentum with ready-made encouragement or a playful taunt. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED Invite a friend to a one-on-one duel. Pick the duration, wait for their acceptance, and see who comes out ahead. Ready for another go? Send a rematch. Join StepChase challenges and work toward the same step target. Everyone who reaches it finishes. Challenge leaderboards show participants anonymously unless they choose to share their name and photo for that challenge. BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER Private group journeys turn everyone's steps into progress toward a common milestone. See how far you've come and who's helped along the way. MAKE ROOM FOR TROPHIES Earn achievements, unlock titles, and find your next milestone. Your trophy room keeps the wins you've earned in one place. YOUR PROGRESS, WORTH SHARING Revisit your completed weeks and months with personal recaps. Share the big picture while your private hourly details stay on your device. Today and Week Home Screen widgets keep your progress close between visits. YOUR STEPS. YOUR CHOICE. Apple Health access is optional and read-only. StepChase never writes to or changes your Health data. Flights Climbed, hourly patterns and step-based distance, calorie and active-time estimates stay on your device. Optional product analytics require your consent and exclude Health values. Notifications are optional too. Available in English, French and Spanish. Your move.

Screenshots

StepUp2 screens
StepChase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: StepUp at 3 against StepChase's 1. StepUp also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StepUp versus StepChase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepUpStepChase
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB54 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSMITH GEORGERyan Mohunlal

In-app purchases

None

StepUp

No in-app purchases

None

StepChase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepUp free?
StepUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepChase free?
StepChase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepUp or StepChase have ads?
Neither StepUp nor StepChase shows ads.

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