StepSwitch vs StairSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StepSwitch
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StepSwitch is a timer built specifically for step-up (bench stepping) workouts. With a regular timer, it's easy to lose track of which foot you're stepping down with β and end up overusing one leg. StepSwitch reminds you to switch your leading foot at the interval you choose, with sound and vibration, so you keep your workout balanced without watching the screen. WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone doing step-up exercise at home - People who want easy, sustainable cardio for weight control and health - Anyone who wants to avoid favoring one leg - People who stay motivated by tracking their workouts FEATURES Step-up workout timer Set any duration from 1 to 60 minutes. The remaining time is displayed large and clear, with one-tap pause and resume. Even if you close the app or turn off the screen, switch reminders arrive as notifications. Foot-switch reminders Get notified by sound, vibration, and on-screen cues every time it's time to switch feet. The app even suggests starting with the opposite foot from your last session. Automatic calorie estimates Calories are estimated from your weight, step height, and intensity β see your effort in numbers. Records and stats that keep you going Every session is saved automatically, with room for notes. Check this month's workout count, total time, calories, and your current streak at a glance. Works alongside your music Play your favorite music or video app while you work out. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED β YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No sign-up required. All records and personal data (like body weight) are stored only on your device and never sent anywhere. Note: Calorie figures are estimates and may differ from actual energy expenditure. Start today's step workout with StepSwitch.
StairSnap
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Snap a photo of your stair climber's console β StairSnap reads floors, steps, time, and calories and logs the whole workout automatically. No typing numbers at the gym. β’ Finish, snap the display, done in seconds β’ Weekly stats, total floors, and a weight-trend chart β’ Works with any stepmill or console cardio machine Every plan starts with a 1-week free trial. Privacy: https://trytongue.com/privacy-policy Β· Terms: https://trytongue.com/tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StairSnap at none against StepSwitch's shown. StepSwitch's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StepSwitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StairSnap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StepSwitch ships an update every 4 days, StairSnap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepSwitch | StairSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yohei Kono | Chad Newbry |
In-app purchases
StepSwitch
- Premium Plan$1.99
StairSnap
- Basic Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Basic Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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- Pro Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year
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