# Simply Step - Step Counter — Pedometer & Walking Tracker

> Pedometer app with virtual travel, character customization, and social challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles Chiejina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-step-step-counter/id6759264285 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles Chiejina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160162008)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.58/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 158 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2026-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-step-step-counter/id6759264285/reviews.md

## What is Simply Step?

Track your steps, earn coins, and walk to cities around the world — all with your own 3D character. Simply Step turns daily walking into a rewarding adventure.

LIVE STEP COUNTER
Your step count is always front and center, updating live from Apple Health. Tap to switch between steps and distance. View weekly, monthly, and yearly charts to track your progress.

ACTIVITY STATS
See your full picture at a glance — total steps, distance, calories, best day, goals hit, workouts, average heart rate, and best distance. Stats update per timeframe with smooth animated transitions.

VIRTUAL CITY JOURNEYS
Walk to 18 real cities using your actual steps — from Miami to Tokyo to Barcelona. Complete one journey, pick the next. Every step gets you closer.

PASSPORT & STAMPS
Collect stamps for every city you walk to. View your current city on a 3D-flippable stamp card, browse your full collection, and track journey dates.

PEOPLE SEEN
Pass other walkers on the path and they'll wave at you. Each encounter is recorded with a floating +1 effect. Build your reputation as others see you and give you kudos.

YOUR 3D CHARACTER
Create and customize your walking companion with 200+ items across 10 categories — outfits, hats, glasses, costumes, gloves, and more. Your friends can see your character too.

EARN COINS
Every 500 steps earns coins to spend in the character shop. Premium members earn 3x coins. Start walking, start earning.

48 ACHIEVEMENTS
Unlock Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers across 11 categories. Hit step milestones, build streaks, complete journeys, and discover hidden achievements.

WALKING GROUPS
Create or join groups, compete as a team, and track group streaks. Public groups appear on the group leaderboard.

FRIENDS & LEADERBOARD
Add friends with a code and compare steps on daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards.

WORKOUTS
Start walking or running workouts. Track time, steps, distance, and calories. Works with iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods. Indoor and outdoor with GPS route tracking.

DAILY GOALS & STREAKS
Set a personalized daily step goal. Build your streak day by day and stay motivated.

WIDGETS
Add Simply Step to your home screen. Small and medium widgets show today's steps, goal progress, and a weekly chart.

THREE THEMES
Blue, Earth, and Rose — each with its own gradient background and app icon.

• Live step updates from Apple Health
• Apple Watch app with independent tracking
• Home screen widgets
• Guided tutorial for new users
• Daily reminders
• Available in 8 languages
• Lightweight and battery-friendly

Terms of Use: https://foggoapps.com/simplystep/terms

## Key features

- Live step counter from Apple Health
- Virtual city journeys
- 3D character customization
- Coin earning system
- Achievements and streaks
- Walking groups and leaderboards
- Workout tracking with GPS

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Trial | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-step-step-counter/id6759264285/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Makes walking more fun!

*2026-07-05*

I’ve been really enjoying this app! It makes staying active feel a lot more fun. My favorite thing about the app is being able to create my own avatar and customize it with different outfits. I also love that you can add your friends and see their avatars too, it just makes everything more interactive and motivating. It’s a cute and creative way to stay on track with my daily steps. Definitely recommend to give it a try!

### 4/5 — Sync issues that are frustrating and stamp collecting glitches

*2026-05-06*

It only shows one of me now. That said I lost 2/3 of my streak. I should be well over 100 days of meeting my goal of 10,000 steps… it only shows 42. There are days where I have to push to meet that goal. To just have over half of it disappear is a bummer. 

This dev seems committed to excellence. I was happy to pay for the lifetime option. I look forward to watching where this app goes from here. I hope it proves to be worth it for the dev. I added a star as it is better than ever. 

 Old review:
I like the app very much. Syncing is a problem… there are 2 BuffaloJohn players and duplicates for other players. Stats also often don’t show up as I scroll down. The weekly stat are usually blank as an example. I even resync to cloud… it only shows stats for current day. 

Great potential but a lot of bugs.

**Developer response:** Was this fixed in the latest update? If not kindly Email us.

### 4/5 — Nice. Sigh

*2026-05-04*

Lovely little app. But my inclination to $$$ was thwarted by the inability to set a Monday start date. Really hits ya in the face when you’re looking at this week’s stats on Monday, & seeing a 20k+ figure cuz it includes Sunday. I know this app is  “minimal” but, dang, there’s a reason virtually all competitors offer this option: it’s BASIC stuff. Oh well. Sadly, deleted.

**Developer response:** Nah go ahead and download it back. I’ll add it 😂😂. Join the discord if you have features you want added. I never thought it was something people cared about.

### 1/5 — This stupid app doesn’t even work

*2026-04-15*

This stupid app doesn’t even work. I try to walk and it wouldn’t work correctly and stuff. Don’t know if I was doing it wrong, but I’m pretty sure I was doing it all correctly but it’s very stupid. Don’t get this app.

**Developer response:** Did you Turn on Health permission and Pedometer tracking? That could be why. If you did all that and you stand up and walk a few steps it starts moving.

### 1/5 — The app was better when it was first released

*2026-04-10*

The character of the bunny was very nice when the app first launched . This  change of characters are not very nice and discourages from using it

**Developer response:** Appreciate your feedback.

### 5/5 — I think this app is very cool

*2026-03-24*

I find this app very motivating. I’m not checking it all the time but at
The end of the day it’s rewarding to see that I achieved my goal

**Developer response:** I'm glad you love it!  let me know if youd like any features! im itching to add stuff!

### 5/5 — Simple and to the point!

*2026-03-19*

The UI is very intuitive and doesn’t feel too bloated. Every time I open the app, I know exactly where to go which is very refreshing. I recommend this app to anyone that’s serious about tracking their steps.

### 5/5 — Easy to use.

*2026-03-19*

A very simple yet effective way to keep track of daily activities. Highly recommend if you’re serious about tracking progress.

### 5/5 — Clean and simple

*2026-03-17*

Really aesthetic app to keep track of my steps. Theres a leaderboard that keeps me competitive and up

**Developer response:** Thanks you :)

### 5/5 — Keeping it simple

*2026-03-13*

Really simple and intuitive app to use with lots of great key health insights. I don’t know if I’ve seen an app better at displaying everything you need to see fitness wise without over crowding the user experience. A great app and solid developer. Well done. 👍

**Developer response:** This means alot! thank you very much! so much more coming and if you have usggestions let me know!

## Frequently asked questions about Simply Step

### What is Simply Step?

Simply Step is a health and fitness app that tracks your daily steps, allows you to virtually travel to cities, and lets you customize a 3D character. It aims to make walking more engaging and rewarding.

### How does Simply Step track steps?

Simply Step uses live step updates directly from Apple Health to track your steps and distance. It also offers independent tracking for workouts via GPS on iPhone and Apple Watch.

### Can I earn rewards in Simply Step?

Yes, you earn coins for every 500 steps, which can be spent in the character shop. Premium members earn coins at a 3x rate. There are also 48 achievements to unlock across various tiers.

### Does Simply Step have ads?

No, Simply Step does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What devices is Simply Step compatible with?

Simply Step is available for iPhone and Apple Watch. It supports independent tracking on the Apple Watch and can be added to your iPhone's home screen with widgets.

### How often is Simply Step updated?

The latest version of Simply Step is 1.023, last updated on March 27, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements to enhance the user experience.

### What are the virtual city journeys in Simply Step?

Simply Step allows you to walk to 18 real cities, such as Miami, Tokyo, and Bangkok, using your actual steps. Completing one journey allows you to select another, with every step bringing you closer to your destination.

### Is Simply Step suitable for all ages?

Simply Step has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's features are designed to be engaging and motivating for younger and older individuals alike.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.038 — 2026-07-04

Smarter neighborhoods on the Tiles map — and a livelier walking buddy.

- Neighborhood names are now far more accurate — no more tiles labeled with a district from a mile away.
- Neighborhoods now have real shapes, so "% explored" reflects the area you're actually walking.
- New places map themselves: arrive somewhere uncharted and the neighborhood fills in about a minute later — for you and every walker after you.
- Your map character now starts and stops walking with your real steps, indoors and out.
- Faster, more reliable neighborhood loading.

### 1.037 — 2026-06-19

Tiles mode is cleaner and easier to use: clearer city and neighborhood stats, steadier neighborhood colors, and a better background tracking prompt.

New and improved:
- The background tracking banner now stays readable on the map, can be dismissed, and reopens from a small alert button.
- Tile replays now keep neighborhood colors in preview and exported videos.
- City and neighborhood counts are easier to understand, with less clutter on the map.
- Tiles now opens more smoothly with better cache handling and neighborhood boundary updates.

### 1.035 — 2026-05-29

• Outfit and face changes now show correctly in Adventure and Treadmill.
• Swipe in Adventure to adjust the view around your walker.
• The character editor is smoother, with better layout and more reliable saving.

### 1.033 — 2026-05-07

A LIVING PATH
Other walkers now share your trail. Some pass going the other way, others sprint by from behind, and some stand and watch. It's not just you out there anymore.

TIME OF DAY, FOR REAL
The world flows through dawn, midday, dusk, and night with smooth transitions. Lamps glow on as the sun sets. Dust puffs kick up under your feet, and fireflies appear after dark.

2 DAYS FREE
A second chance at the welcome period — 2 days free to try adventure mode, costumes, and the full character editor again, on us.

COMMUNITY
New Instagram and Discord links in Settings — come walk with the rest of us.

POLISH
Softer shadows under your character at night, a calmer background after dark, and a few quieter bug fixes.

### 1.023 — 2026-03-27

New: Share Your Progress — Share a picture or video of your workout or step count directly from the app.

Create Your Character — Design a 3D walking companion with 200+ items: outfits, hats, glasses, costumes, gloves, and more. Your friends can see your character too.

Earn Coins — Every 500 steps earns coins for the character shop. Preview any item before buying. Premium members earn 3x coins.

48 Achievements — Unlock Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers for steps, streaks, journeys, and more.

Monthly Outfit Token — Premium members receive a free token each month to unlock any outfit.

Plus: accessories now save between sessions, new facial hair options, and redesigned friend profiles.

People Seen — Social Encounters on Your Walk
As you walk, you'll spot other people on the endless path. They wave at you as you approach and turn to face you. Each person you pass is recorded — see how many people you crossed paths with today.

Popularity & Kudos
Your popularity grows when people see you on the path (+1) or give you kudos (+2). Give kudos to friends to show appreciation. Check your popularity score on any profile.

Workout Replay
Replay your completed workouts and watch your route unfold on the map.

Import Apple Health Workouts
Import walking and running workouts from Apple Health to review in Simply Step.

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All apps by Charles Chiejina: https://appshunter.io/developer/1160162008

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-03.*
