StepNest tests a no-ad, no-login model for step tracking
StepNest is a step tracker now live on Google Play. It has no ads, and it does not require an account or login. Step data stays on the phone.
The app counts steps using only the phone’s built-in sensor, not GPS, so it should use less battery. It shows two streaks: one for keeping the habit going and one for hitting a goal. Each month, a person’s steps add to their country’s total, and countries compete on a worldwide .
The paid model is a one-time instead of a . The app does not keep a running; it rebuilds the day’s steps from when the app is opened, keeping battery use low.
Key points
- StepNest removes ads from the step-tracking experience.
- It does not require an account, and step data stays local on the phone.
- It uses the phone sensor instead of GPS to reduce battery use.
- Monthly country totals create a competition.
- The is a one-time , not a .