Comparison

Physlog vs Stepwise

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

Head to head
About

Physlog

Features
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The scale lies. Your photos don't. Physlog is the simplest way to document your body transformation β€” with progress photos, measurements, and streaks that keep you consistent. - Before & after photo comparison - Track weight, waist, chest & more - Streak system to build the habit - Progress charts & body analytics - Front, side, back photo timeline - Fully offline. No account. No data shared. Built for men who train hard and want to see how far they've come. Free to start. Upgrade for unlimited tracking.

About

Stepwise

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Keep your prescribed GLP-1 routine in one place. Stepwise is a personal journal for Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy and other prescribed medication, alongside your weight, daily habits and how you feel. The app interface is available in English and German. YOUR ROUTINE, CLEARLY RECORDED Save your prescribed medication plan, record doses and injection sites, and set reminders. Logging choices include Zepbound, Rybelsus, Saxenda, Victoza and Trulicity. Follow the schedule agreed with your clinician. SMALL CHECK-INS, EVERY DAY Track water, protein, nutrition, movement and wellbeing. Set personal goals, add a reflection and see what you have already logged today. YOUR HISTORY, IN PERSPECTIVE Review weight trends and past entries. Keep a private photo journal, compare your photos over time and export your records when you choose. APPLE HEALTH, UNDER YOUR CONTROL Choose a date range, review available Health records and select sources before importing. Import older records from 2000 onward when available. Other Health imports are manual. With your permission, daily steps update automatically from Apple Health. Set a step goal to complete Movement and earn its daily reward once. Background updates follow iOS scheduling; totals and rewards catch up when you open Stepwise. A PLACE TO GROW Your daily check-ins earn garden coins. Meet your first neighbour and make My Garden your own, one small step at a time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your mobile journal is stored in an encrypted database on your device. An optional Stepwise account does not upload or back up your health journal. Export a backup before changing devices. No advertising trackers or sale of your health entries. Stepwise is free, with no subscription or in-app purchases. Stepwise is for adults tracking their own prescribed routine. It does not provide medical advice, recommend doses, diagnose conditions or promise treatment outcomes. Follow your clinician's instructions. Medication names identify logging options; Stepwise is not affiliated with their manufacturers.

Screenshots

Physlog4 screens
Stepwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stepwise at none against Physlog's 2. Stepwise also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Physlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stepwise asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Physlog versus Stepwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhyslogStepwise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYusuf Taha DemirerCubicfox Kft

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Physlog

Subscriptions2
  • Physlog Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Physlog Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

Stepwise

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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