# Step Counter Maipo vs MoveX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Counter Maipo at 95% against MoveX's 30%. Step Counter Maipo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (2K vs 417). MoveX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter Maipo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MoveX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter Maipo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 417 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Step Counter Maipo's written reviews are positive against 30% of MoveX's.

Step Counter Maipo ships an update every 2 months, MoveX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter Maipo | MoveX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462/reviews)** | [3.7 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 417 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [urecy](https://appshunter.io/developer/457837665) | [少星 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/985946831) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter Maipo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and walking time without any setup. View your progress in a calendar, sync with HealthKit, and add daily notes. It offers home and lock screen widgets for quick access to your stats.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Calendar view for daily/monthly trends, HealthKit integration, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Daily notes and personal records, Battery efficient design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivator to set goals and monitor progress
- 👍 Accurate step counting
- 👍 Helpful for tracking exercises and calories burned
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with tracking accuracy
- 🐛 Inconsistent step recording at times

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting when sitting or driving
- Occasional freezing or crashes

**Requested features**

- Add support for cryptocurrency payments
- Improve reliability and consistency of step tracking


### MoveX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities, places visited, and time spent with others. It provides weekly journals with personalized insights to help you understand your past and plan for the future, boosting productivity and habit building.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting and tracking, Calorie burn calculation, Activity and route mapping, Editable daily timeline, Integration with Apple Health, AI-powered activity analysis, Data export (GPX, CSV)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless tracking of activities
- 💡 Great replacement for the discontinued Moves app
- 👍 Improved over time based on user feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking and activity categorization
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working unexpectedly
- Fails to import data from the original Moves app
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for imperial units (miles, feet)
- Integration with other fitness/health apps
- Backup and restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter Maipo free?

Step Counter Maipo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MoveX free?

MoveX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter Maipo or MoveX?

Step Counter Maipo is rated higher. Step Counter Maipo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while MoveX averages 3.7 from 417 ratings.

### Do Step Counter Maipo or MoveX have ads?

Step Counter Maipo shows ads; MoveX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter Maipo or MoveX?

Step Counter Maipo ships an update every 2 months, and MoveX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Step Counter Maipo was updated on November 2, 2026 and MoveX on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*