Comparison

SparkMove vs StepQuest

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

Head to head
About

SparkMove

Features
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SparkMove: every workout helps your buddy grow — wherever you're starting from. Whether you're planning your first 5K, chasing a new personal best, or just trying to make movement a habit that finally sticks, pick a companion buddy — Gust (Cardio), Tor (Strength), or Dew (Flexibility) — and watch it evolve as you train, branching differently depending on how you train, not just how much. REAL TRAINING, REAL GROWTH • GPS-tracked outdoor runs and walks with live pace, distance, and route maps • Discover new places as you explore — name them and unlock a shareable card with a glowing trace of your route • Real set-by-set strength and flexibility logging that actually informs your next session • A growing exercise library across barbell, dumbbell, machine, and cable — including glute-focused machine work like Hip Thrust, Leg Press, and Cable Kickbacks • Apple Watch support — track a full workout hands-free PLAN AHEAD, YOUR WAY • Build structured training programs for bulk, cut, or maintenance phases • Planning a run? Pick a distance or draw your own route before you even lace up • Everything adjusts to where you actually are — new to training or years in A COMPANION THAT REFLECTS YOU • Evolution shaped by genuine consistency, not just points • Gear earned through real training milestones • A forgiving streak built around showing up 3 days a week — because consistency deserves more credit than perfection TRAIN TOGETHER Invite your training partners into a Training Circle. Everyone's effort counts toward one shared goal — real teamwork, real motivation. GO DEEPER WITH TRAINER PASS A 14-day free trial unlocks full post-workout analysis (splits, heart rate, pace trends), a muscle map of what you've trained and what you've skipped, Coach Mode weight suggestions that adapt to how hard each set felt, unlimited saved training programs, and the ability to start your own Training Circle. Everything else — tracking, your buddy's evolution, gear, personality — stays free, always. This is training built to keep you coming back, because you want to. Trainer Pass is an auto-renewing subscription (Monthly or Annual, see pricing in the app) that unlocks deep post-workout analysis, Coach Mode, and Training Circles. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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StepQuest

Features
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StepQuest turns your daily steps into an adventure. Count every step, reach your goal, and walk famous routes around the world one day at a time. TRACK YOUR DAY • Steps, distance, calories and floors climbed, all in one place • Daily step goal with a clear progress ring • Hour-by-hour timeline of when you walked • Works with Apple Health, so your data stays in sync GO ON A QUEST Pick a real-world route and every step moves you forward on the map. Walk from Mumbai to Goa, Delhi to Jaipur, New York to Philadelphia or London to Brighton, and celebrate milestones along the way. STAY MOTIVATED • Daily challenges: extra steps, a quick walk or keeping your streak alive • Multi-day challenges like the 10K Week • Goal streaks that reward consistency • Achievements to unlock as you go WALK, RUN OR HIKE Start a workout with GPS route tracking and see your path on the map when you finish. APPLE WATCH Check today's steps, start a walk and view your summary straight from your wrist. Add StepQuest complications to your watch face. WIDGETS See today's steps and goal progress on your Home Screen and Lock Screen without opening the app. HISTORY & INSIGHTS Look back at past days and weeks, spot trends and get a weekly summary of how you did. REMINDERS A morning nudge to walk, an evening goal check-in, streak reminders, quest milestone alerts and a weekly summary every Sunday. STEPQUEST PREMIUM Unlock more with a monthly, yearly or one-time lifetime purchase: • Smart Adaptive Goals that grow with you • Walking Score with a full breakdown and daily tips • Advanced Insights and Analytics: best walking times, pace and consistency • Unlimited Quests, including San Francisco to Los Angeles, London to Paris and Tokyo to Kyoto • Premium widgets: Walking Score, Quest Progress and Weekly Progress • Custom challenges with your own targets • Premium color themes PRIVACY FIRST StepQuest reads your activity from Apple Health only with your permission. Built entirely with Apple frameworks, no third-party trackers or ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/stepquest-termsconditions Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/stepquest-privacypolicy StepQuest is not a medical device and is intended for general fitness and wellness only.

Screenshots

SparkMove4 screens
StepQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SparkMove at none against StepQuest's shown. StepQuest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SparkMove sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StepQuest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SparkMove ships an update every 6 days, StepQuest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
SparkMove versus StepQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkMoveStepQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathapon UsirichunVarsha Patel

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SparkMove

Subscriptions2
  • Trainer Pass (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Trainer Pass (Annual)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Gust: Gale Skin$2.99
  • Tor: Geode Skin$2.99
  • Dew: Riptide Skin$2.99
3 purchases

StepQuest

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$4.991 Month
  • yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is SparkMove free?
SparkMove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepQuest free?
StepQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SparkMove or StepQuest have ads?
StepQuest shows ads; SparkMove does not.
Which is updated more often, SparkMove or StepQuest?
SparkMove ships an update every 6 days, and StepQuest every 2 days. Most recently, SparkMove was updated on October 24, 2026 and StepQuest on October 9, 2026.

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