SilverCloud Health vs Step Union
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SilverCloud Health
Access a wide range of interactive programs and tools designed to support mental and behavioral health. Improve wellbeing, manage stress, anxiety, and depression with evidence-based content and expert-developed strategies.
- Interactive mental health programs
- Tools for stress and anxiety management
- Evidence-based content
- Mindfulness meditations
- Breathing and relaxation exercises
- HealthKit integration for mindfulness minutes
- Apple Watch app for sleep and exercise tracking
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*** SilverCloud is provided by a healthcare service that you must be eligible for. Please check with your health service to see if they offer SilverCloud. *** SilverCloud - Digital CBT SilverCloud provides a wide range of supportive and interactive programs, tools and strategies for managing mental and behavioral health issues. These programs cover topics such as anxiety, depression, general wellbeing, stress, anger management, improving sleep, communication skills and much more. Clinical insight and experience is at the heart of SilverCloud's program development process. The evidence-based programs have been researched and written by subject matter experts. Tools The programs also offer a broad variety of interactive tools including a journal, a mood monitor, goal setting, audio meditations and many more. These tools aim to empower users to proactively manage and improve their mental and behavioral health. SilverCloud programs can be used with guidance and personalized feedback from a coach or as a self-guided experience (without a coach), depending on the service you are supported by. If you have a coach, they will review your progress and any messages that you choose to share with them each week. During their review, your coach will reply to your messages and queries, while offering guidance on your next step towards thinking and feeling better. HealthKit Integration If you grant access to HealthKit when prompted, time spent in the app will be recorded as mindfulness minutes and will be available for viewing in Apple's HealthKit. Watch App The included Apple Watch App also retrieves step count and sleep data, allowing you to observe how your mood may be related to sleep and exercise.
Step Union
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Stay motivated, stay moving — with StepUnion. StepUnion is your personal fitness companion, designed to turn everyday activity into a powerful, rewarding habit. Whether you're walking to work, pacing around the house, or training for your next big challenge, StepUnion helps you track progress, stay consistent, and connect with a community that moves together. Key Features: Step Tracking Made Simple Seamlessly sync your step count and activity data with Apple Health for real-time progress tracking. Set Goals & Crush Them Create custom daily and weekly goals to stay on track and see your movement turn into momentum. Stay Connected Join a global community of movers, support friends, and celebrate wins together. Personal Insights View your activity trends over time and unlock a deeper understanding of your fitness journey. Privacy First Your health data stays private and secure. You’re in control of what’s shared and when. Whether you're starting your fitness journey or leveling up your routine, StepUnion gives you the tools and motivation to stay consistent, accountable, and inspired—one step at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Step Union at daily against SilverCloud Health's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SilverCloud Health ships an update every 3 months, Step Union daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SilverCloud Health | Step Union |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SilverCloud | Angry Chimp Productions |
Bugs and requests
SilverCloud Health
Reported bugs
15 issues- Login issues, requires re-login frequently
- Face ID not working correctly
- Navigation back and forth is difficult
- App freezes and crashes
- Reminders not saving changes
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- Text overwrites itself
- Content doesn't fit on screen
- Cannot access modules without completing quiz
- App crashes when switched to specific service
- Saved text deleted
- Messages not sending properly
- Glitchy and not easy to use
- Logs out every time you leave it
- App doesn't work with school accounts
- Cannot register from the app
Requested features
12 requests- Improve login process, remember credentials
- Enable Face ID for login
- Improve navigation and back functionality
- Allow direct contact with supporter
- Make supporter responses more personalized
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- Improve ADA compliance
- Add goal settings
- Optimize for mobile platforms
- Fix text overlapping and display issues
- Allow registration via app
- Add direct messaging feature
- Make supporter appear more personable
Step Union
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SilverCloud Health
No in-app purchases
Step Union
No in-app purchases
Questions
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