# StepBy vs CardPouch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepBy at 100% against CardPouch's 0%. CardPouch's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepBy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CardPouch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepBy ships an update every 9 days, CardPouch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBy | CardPouch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardpouch-cards-and-documents/id6812677138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [馨洁龙 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872415712) | [连辰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535572867) |

## What reviewers say

### StepBy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepby-checklists-and-workflows/id6779620781)

This app helps you manage personal workflows and tasks with a user-friendly, step-by-step approach. It allows you to create custom processes, execute them with focused guidance, and track your progress with detailed reports. An AI assistant can help generate your workflows.

**Highlights:** Custom SOP editor, Step-by-step execution mode, AI workflow creation, Progress tracking and reports, Branching steps for conditional logic, Local data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepBy-Pro（lifetime） | $2.99 | one-time |
| StepBy - Upgrade to Pro+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| StepBy-Pro+（lifetime） | $4.99 | one-time |


### CardPouch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardpouch-cards-and-documents/id6812677138)

Organize all your cards, from membership to ID, in one place. Access them offline, add them to your home screen or lock screen for quick display, and even customize Apple Wallet passes. Protect your information with local encryption and secure backups.

**Highlights:** Centralized card organization, Offline access and quick search, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Customizable Apple Wallet passes, Photo recognition for data entry, Local encryption and secure backup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CardPouch Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| CardPouch Pro Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| CardPouch Pro Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepBy free?

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

### Is CardPouch free?

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

### Do StepBy or CardPouch have ads?

Neither StepBy nor CardPouch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepBy or CardPouch?

StepBy ships an update every 9 days, and CardPouch every 10 days. Most recently, StepBy was updated on November 7, 2026 and CardPouch on October 31, 2026.

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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.*