# Buddies vs SteadySteps

The clearest difference is rating: SteadySteps at 5.0 against Buddies's 4.3. Buddies's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SteadySteps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SteadySteps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddies | SteadySteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddies-friendship-tracker/id6763259286/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steadysteps-visual-schedules/id6781929807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hbrothers L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693397221) | [Brandi Gaylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780040776) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddies-friendship-tracker/id6763259286)

This app helps you nurture your relationships by visualizing friendships as a garden. It provides gentle reminders and allows you to log interactions to keep connections strong and prevent them from fading.

**Highlights:** Friendship garden visualization, Customizable care rhythms, Log interaction moments, Personalized memory threads, Gentle attention signals, Time-sensitive care customization, Personal notes for friends, Flexible reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### SteadySteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steadysteps-visual-schedules/id6781929807)

This app helps families create structured daily routines and visual schedules for children, particularly those who benefit from predictability. It offers tools for building habits, encouraging independence, and celebrating progress through engaging activities and rewards.

**Highlights:** Visual schedules, Activity library, Positive reward system, Progress garden, Emotion check-ins, First / Then boards, Visual timers & reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BrightPath Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| BrightPath Pro Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddies free?

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

### Is SteadySteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buddies or SteadySteps?

SteadySteps is rated higher. Buddies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SteadySteps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buddies or SteadySteps have ads?

Neither Buddies nor SteadySteps shows ads.

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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.*