Comparison

Plant Step vs BloomStep

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

Head to head
About

Plant Step

Features
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Turn every step into something that grows. Plant Step is the pedometer that turns your daily walk into a living garden. It reads your Apple Health step count and grows a beautiful digital plant with every step you take — to the bus stop, around the block, or laps around the kitchen. Five growth stages, one gorgeous bloom, and one new plant in your garden that remembers every walk you've ever taken. Finally, a step counter that actually feels good to open. WHY PLANT STEP • A pedometer with a purpose — your steps grow something you get to keep • Automatic Apple Health sync — no manual logging, ever • Calm by design — no streaks to lose, no guilt, no nagging • A garden that quietly remembers every walk you finish WHAT YOU GET • 11 plants across three rarity tiers: Common, Rare, and Legendary • 6 collectible pots — Classic Cream, Gothic Castle, Mushroom, Shark, Brick Cottage, and Volcano • A 5-stage growth model: soil → sprout → leaves → bud → bloom • Live Home Screen widgets (Small and Large) with real-time step progress • Weekly step history with swipe-back navigation across past weeks • Quiet, photo-rich notifications when a plant levels up or finally blooms • Share any bloom as a 1080×1080 card to Instagram, Messages, or anywhere HOW IT WORKS 1. Grant Apple Health access — your step data stays on your device 2. Your first plant starts growing automatically 3. Walk — each segment of the progress bar is one growth stage 4. When the plant blooms, it joins your garden forever MORE THAN A STEP TRACKER Plant Step counts your steps, tracks your walking, and turns your daily activity into visible progress you can actually feel. Watch your weekly trends climb, reach your step goals, and see your movement add up over time — no spreadsheets, no charts you'll never open, and no pressure. EVERY STEP COUNTS — EVERYWHERE Because Plant Step syncs with Apple Health, every step you already take is counted automatically. Your morning commute, a coffee run, a treadmill session, a weekend hike, pacing during a phone call — it all flows in and feeds your plant. There's no separate tracker to start, nothing to remember, and nothing to switch on. You just live your day, and your garden grows. BUILT FOR THE WALK THAT MEANS SOMETHING Most step trackers shout at you. Plant Step doesn't. There are no streaks to break and no badges to chase — just a quiet, beautiful reason to step outside today, and a garden that keeps every walk you've ever taken. A GARDEN THAT'S TRULY YOURS Every plant you bloom is saved to your personal garden, complete with the pot you chose and the day it finished. Scroll back through past blooms, revisit the walks behind them, and watch your collection grow from a single cactus into a whole shelf of flowers — each one earned, one step at a time. PERFECT FOR • Daily walkers who want a reason to move • Anyone tracking steps, distance, and activity through Apple Health • People tired of aggressive fitness apps and streak pressure • Plant lovers, collectors, and fans of gentle gamification • Building a simple, lasting walking habit — one step at a time PLANT TIERS • Common (50,000 steps): Cactus, Daisy, Rose, Sunflower, Tulip • Rare (100,000 steps): Bird of Paradise, Orchid, Peony • Legendary (150,000 steps): Black Rose, Moonflower, Phoenix Flower PRIVACY FIRST Your Apple Health steps are read on-device. We never upload, share, or sell your health data. Plant Step uses an anonymous device identifier — no email, no password, and no account to create. PRICING Plant Step is free to start with one plant. Premium subscriptions (Weekly or Yearly) grant credits to plant new flowers and unlock cosmetic pots. You can cancel any time in your App Store settings. Walk. Grow. Bloom. Your next step is the start of something beautiful. Privacy Policy: https://plantstep.netlify.app/privacy

About

BloomStep

This app encourages outdoor walking by tracking steps, distance, and active time. It uses your Apple Health data to fuel a virtual garden that grows as you reach your goals. Record outdoor walks and runs, complete challenges, and earn rewards to nurture your digital plants.

Highlights
  • Step and distance tracking
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Outdoor walk and run recording
  • Virtual garden growth reward
  • Challenges and achievement badges
  • Home screen widget
  • Activity history review
Features
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Go outside. Take a walk. Let each step count. BloomStep is a gentle outdoor walking companion. Use Apple Health data to bring your steps, walking distance, and active time into one place. Set a daily step goal, turn movement into visible progress, and let a virtual garden grow as a calm reward for getting outside. WALK OUTSIDE, ONE STEP AT A TIME • Turn step count and walking distance into in-app energy • Set a daily step goal and track your progress • Collect unclaimed walking energy for up to seven days • Review daily activity, weekly totals, streaks, and calendar history RECORD WALKS AND RUNS OUTDOORS • Start an outdoor walking or running session with location tracking • See your route, distance, and duration while you move • Pause, resume, and save completed routes to your activity history • Keep your active session visible with a Live Activity CHALLENGES, CHECK-INS, AND BADGES • Complete weekly and monthly step-goal challenges for extra rewards • Claim daily check-in rewards and streak milestones • Unlock achievements for steps, active days, energy, plants, and blooms • Earn badges for monthly challenges and consistent 30-minute walks GROW A GARDEN THAT REWARDS YOUR WALKS • Choose from eighteen plant varieties and nurture each through five growth stages • Unlock and collect six garden scenes • Earn coins through walking goals, check-ins, challenges, and achievements • Create a full-bloom milestone card with your activity summary STAY IN YOUR RHYTHM • Add a Home Screen widget for today's steps, progress, and plant growth • Choose gentle walking reminders that suit your routine • Explore your activity history and celebrate milestones DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY IN MIND BloomStep reads Apple Health step count, walking distance, and exercise time to show your progress and create in-app energy. Location is used only while you record an outdoor walk or run to draw your route. Your Health data stays on your device and is never used for advertising. OPTIONAL PURCHASES You can earn coins as you use BloomStep. Optional coin packs and a full content unlock are available for users who want to unlock plants and garden scenes sooner. PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy Policy: https://sunheihei.github.io/app-policie/bloomstep-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://sunheihei.github.io/app-policie/bloom-step-terms-of-use.html Start with one small step outside. Keep walking, and let your progress grow with you.

Screenshots

Plant Step4 screens
BloomStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BloomStep at every 3 days against Plant Step's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Plant Step sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and BloomStep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Step ships an update every 10 days, BloomStep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Plant Step versus BloomStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant StepBloomStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIlkay Kisayol依欢 孙

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Plant Step

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Credits$1.99
  • 500 + 100 Bonus$7.99
  • 1,500 + 300 Bonus$19.99
3 purchases

BloomStep

One-time3
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$4.99
  • Large Coin Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Plant Step free?
Plant Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BloomStep free?
BloomStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plant Step or BloomStep have ads?
Neither Plant Step nor BloomStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Step or BloomStep?
Plant Step ships an update every 10 days, and BloomStep every 3 days. Most recently, Plant Step was updated on September 11, 2026 and BloomStep on September 15, 2026.

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