# Step vs Snail

The clearest difference is device support: Step at 3 against Snail's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Step ships an update every 3 days, Snail every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step | Snail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-it-never-stops/id6808097894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Thought Bulb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543392367) | [Kali Holding LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788024829) |

## What reviewers say

### Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-a-thon/id6799213410)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-it-never-stops/id6808097894)

This app uses your real-time location and step count to create a unique survival game. A virtual snail relentlessly pursues you, and only your physical activity can keep it at bay. Survive for as long as possible to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Real-time location tracking, Uses iPhone step count, Snail gets faster over time, In-game items for defense, Background operation, Location-based notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step free?

Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snail free?

Snail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Step or Snail have ads?

Neither Step nor Snail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step or Snail?

Step ships an update every 3 days, and Snail every 4 days. Most recently, Step was updated on October 11, 2026 and Snail on October 29, 2026.

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