StepFox vs GoSignal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StepFox
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Every entry saves steps, estimated distance, and a workout. Walking and brisk walking use Walking; running uses Running. AI Steps saves your confirmed total as segmented entries; Single entry saves one entry. The total stays unchanged, and segments are estimates. Quick step entry β’ Enter a number or use quick adjustment buttons β’ Choose walking, brisk walking, or running β’ Set an earlier completion date and time β’ Review estimated start, completion, and duration before saving β’ See estimated distance and duration β’ Add a mood and optional note β’ Browse one week and one day at a time, or jump to a date β’ Edit steps, mood, and note; the matching Health samples update β’ See daily StepFox totals and mood summaries β’ Add body weight for per-entry energy and todayβs subtotal β’ View 7- or 30-day estimated-energy charts β’ Clear a date; free users watch a rewarded ad first β’ Small and medium widgets show todayβs total and additions β’ Widgets include mood-based encouragement β’ Widgets follow the selected fox and scene β’ Lock Screen widgets show compact step information Keep going with Challenges β’ Add 500, 1,000, 5,000, or a custom amount to todayβs Health total β’ Get an on-device notification at the goal, then continue higher β’ Optionally show progress on the Lock Screen and supported Dynamic Island β’ Challenges read todayβs total but never add or change steps Clear HealthKit boundaries β’ Only steps are read. Steps, walking + running distance, and workouts are saved. Height and weight are not read. β’ Every entry saves steps, estimated distance, and a workout. Walking and brisk walking use Walking; running uses Running. β’ Height, weight, speed, calories, mood, and notes stay locally in StepFox. Estimated distance and activity times are saved to Apple Health with the entry. β’ Mood and notes never enter Health or leave the device β’ StepFox explains where to enable step access when needed β’ It never reads body weight or writes estimated energy to Health β’ Deletion affects only samples created by StepFox, never other sources Ads do not block core features The free version shows banners on Add Steps, Challenges, Energy, and Records, plus a dismissible interstitial after every third successful Health write. A rewarded ad gives one ad-free hour and is required before a free user clears a day. Entry and Challenges still work if ads fail or tracking is denied. Walk, level up, and meet foxes β’ Entry days raise the local fox level and unlock more foxes β’ Some foxes are Pro exclusive β’ Home keeps information left and the fox right; it reacts after saving β’ Progress never uses HealthKit step totals StepFox Pro Monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions remove ads and unlock every fox. Core Health entry, records, and Challenges stay free. β’ Monthly: NT$50, renews monthly β’ Yearly: NT$390, renews yearly (NT$32.5/month average) β’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation β’ Renewal is automatic unless disabled at least 24 hours before the period ends; the account is charged within those final 24 hours β’ Manage or cancel in App Store account settings Personalized ads are disabled. Steps, activity, speed, challenge goals, and HealthKit content are not sent to advertising or analytics services. Distance, speed, duration, and energy are estimates, not sensor or medical measurements. Energy includes only StepFox entries, not steps recorded automatically by iPhone or Apple Watch. StepFox offers no diagnosis or treatment advice. Privacy Policy: https://israynotarray.dev/app/stepnote-privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GoSignal
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Move when you have the energy. Slow down when your body needs recovery. GoSignal uses your current and historical health data to estimate your present vitality and provide exercise intensity guidance. Sleep, recovery, resting heart rate, HRV and daily activity can all affect how ready your body feels right now. GoSignal brings these signals together, compares them with your recent and historical patterns, and turns them into a simple daily vitality status. NOT JUST WHETHER TO EXERCISE β BUT HOW HARD TO GO Depending on your current vitality, GoSignal provides different activity guidance: Chong Chong β Full of Energy When vitality and recovery look stronger, you may consider higher-intensity activity based on how you feel. You You β Steady Energy When your body is in a moderate state, lighter activity such as walking, stretching or an easier workout may be more appropriate. Tang Tang β Time to Rest When vitality or recovery appears low, GoSignal encourages you to reduce strenuous activity and give your body more time to recover. CURRENT + HISTORICAL HEALTH SIGNALS GoSignal can use available health data such as: β’ Sleep and recovery β’ Resting heart rate β’ Heart rate variability (HRV) β’ Daily steps β’ Activity levels β’ Recent and historical health patterns Instead of looking at today's numbers in isolation, GoSignal puts them in the context of your own usual patterns. YOUR VITALITY AT A GLANCE No complicated health dashboard. One clear vitality score and status helps you understand whether your current condition may be better suited for a harder workout, light activity, or additional rest. UNDERSTAND WHAT AFFECTS YOUR STATUS See how sleep recovery, body signals and daily activity contribute to your current vitality. HEALTH DATA WITH MORE PERSONALITY Chong Chong, You You and Tang Tang change with your vitality state, turning complex health data into signals that are easier to understand. GoSignal β understand your body and choose the right pace. Important GoSignal is intended for general wellness and lifestyle information only. Its vitality and exercise intensity guidance is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or medical risk prediction. It cannot guarantee exercise safety or prevent acute medical events. Stop exercising and seek appropriate medical care if you experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, fainting or other concerning symptoms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoSignal at none against StepFox's 2. GoSignal also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. StepFox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GoSignal asks for nothing beyond the download.
StepFox ships an update every 4 days, GoSignal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepFox | GoSignal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RUEI HUNG SHIU | POWZLOT LIMITED |
In-app purchases
StepFox
- StepFox Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- StepFox Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
GoSignal
No in-app purchases









