Comparison

Benchmark vs StepQuest

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

Head to head
About

Benchmark

Features
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Is that a good lift? Benchmark answers the only question that matters when you hit a number: where does it actually place you? Enter a lift. Get a percentile against real, judged, competition data. Watch that placement move over time. This is not a workout logger. There is no exercise library, no rest timer, no programme builder. It does one thing. WHAT YOU GET • Percentile ranking for bench, squat and deadlift • Your placement against 1.8 million judged competition lifts • Compare within your age group — IPF divisions from 13–18 to 70+ • Targets: the weight that reaches the 50th, 75th, 90th or 95th percentile at your bodyweight • Log a set of up to 10 reps and get an estimated one-rep max, labelled as one • Tier labels from Untrained through Elite • Percentile drift — your placement over time, not just your PRs • Composite ranking across your three-lift total • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Share cards, generated on your device • iPhone and iPad, with optional iCloud sync between them BUILT ON REAL DATA Comparison curves are derived from OpenPowerlifting, an open public-domain database of sanctioned meet results. Our curves reproduce independently published, peer-reviewed norms to within 3%. We show you the sample size behind every curve. We tell you when a number is less reliable. PRIVACY, PROPERLY • No account. Nothing to sign in to. • Your lifts, bodyweight and history stay on your device — or, only if you turn on iCloud sync, in your own private iCloud, which we can't see. • Comparison data ships inside the app — the percentile is computed offline. • No Apple Health access. • Anonymous usage analytics, which you can switch off in Settings. PRICING Bench press is free forever — not a trial, and not limited. Check it as often as you like and you'll never be asked for anything. Squat, deadlift, full history, percentile drift and widgets are $2.99 a month, or $24.99 a year with the first week free. Cancel any time. A NOTE ON THE NUMBERS Meet data is a selective population — everyone in it chose to compete. Your percentile against it will read lower than you expect. That's the honest reading, and we'd rather show it than flatter you. Benchmark is a comparison tool, not a health assessment. It doesn't tell you what to train or what's safe for you to attempt. Made by one person in Dubai. hello@culi.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://culi.app/apps/benchmark/privacy-policy

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StepQuest

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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

Benchmark4 screens
StepQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Benchmark at none against StepQuest's shown. StepQuest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). 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. Benchmark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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

Benchmark ships an update monthly, StepQuest every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Benchmark versus StepQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBenchmarkStepQuest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRene FandidaVarsha Patel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Benchmark

Subscriptions2
  • Benchmark Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Benchmark Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

StepQuest

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

Questions

Is Benchmark free?
Benchmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepQuest free?
StepQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Benchmark or StepQuest have ads?
StepQuest shows ads; Benchmark does not.
Which is updated more often, Benchmark or StepQuest?
Benchmark ships an update monthly, and StepQuest every 2 days. Most recently, Benchmark was updated on October 31, 2026 and StepQuest on October 30, 2026.

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