This app tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned, syncing with your device's motion data. It offers a unique visual reward system where a virtual forest grows as you reach your goals, with optional features for deeper insights and customization.
2.26
October 5, 2026
Turn every step into an achievement worth collecting. - Discover a redesigned badge wall with 18 enamel-style badges celebrating your walking achievements. - See clearer badge requirements and progress, so you know how close you are to your next badge. - Get a little encouragement halfway to your daily goal. Manage the new 50% milestone reminder in notification settings. - Improved the Activity layout, larger text support, and accessibility. - Refined birdsong and watering sounds in Green Space, and fixed avatar unlocking after watering.
MoreFull trends, insights, and forest companions
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No, StepForest is ad-free. The core app is free to use, with optional Pro features available for purchase.
StepForest reads steps directly from Apple Health and your iPhone's motion data, ensuring your numbers match your device's recorded steps. It falls back to phone motion data when Apple Health data is unavailable.
StepForest Pro unlocks advanced features like historical period comparisons, monthly and yearly analysis, and exclusive additions to your Green Space, such as cats and fireflies.
Yes, StepForest requires no account or signup. You can open the app and start walking immediately, with all your progress saved locally on your device.
No, StepForest does not request or track your location. It only uses motion and fitness data to count your steps.
StepForest is currently supported on iPhone devices.
The latest version, 2.22, was last updated on September 22, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve functionality and add features.
StepForest has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults.
