Comparison

Step Counter Maipo vs StepsToday

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Step Counter Maipo

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
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Step Counter & Activity Tracker – Simple and Powerful Just install the app, put your iPhone in your pocket or bag, and start walking! No setup required – the app automatically tracks your steps, distance, calories burned, and walking time. Key Features - Automatic Step Tracking The app records steps, distance, walking time, and calories burned. Hourly graphs show exactly when and how much you walked. - Calendar View View your daily step counts and achievement levels in a calendar format. See monthly totals, weekly trends, and even your best walking day at a glance. - HealthKit Integration Sync with Apple Health to import past step data, including steps measured by Apple Watch. - Home & Lock Screen Widgets Quickly check today’s steps from your home or lock screen (iOS 16+ supported). - Daily Notes Add personal notes for each day. Log workouts, travel memories, meals—anything you like. - Personal Records Check your top 100 all-time best walking days. A fun way to stay motivated! - iCloud Backup & Restore (Premium) Seamlessly transfer data to a new device or restore it if needed. - CSV Export (Premium) Export daily steps, distance, calories, and time in CSV format for use with other apps. - Battery Efficient Designed to minimize battery usage while supporting the latest iOS. - Custom Themes Choose from 8 color themes to match your mood or style. Perfect For: - Anyone looking for a free, easy-to-use pedometer app - People who don’t want to carry a separate step counter - Those who prefer simple, intuitive design - Users who value reliable support Note: The free version includes ads. Upgrade to the premium version to remove ads and unlock backup and CSV export features.

About

StepsToday

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and floors climbed. It syncs with Apple Health and popular fitness devices, offering detailed activity summaries and trends. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a premium upgrade.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Walking distance and time tracking
  • Calories burned and floors climbed
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Achievement badges
Features
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Today's Steps Tracker is a powerful step counter, pedometer, and walking tracker that automatically records your daily steps, walking distance, walking time, calories burned, floors climbed, and more. Whether you're walking for fitness, weight loss, or better health, everything you need is in one simple app. Works with Apple Health & Popular Fitness Devices Sync seamlessly with Apple Health to view all your activity in one place. Compatible with Apple Watch and many popular fitness devices that sync with Apple Health, including: • Apple Watch • Fitbit* • Oura Ring • Garmin • Polar • Withings • Other Apple Health-compatible devices Track Everything That Matters • Automatic step counting • Walking distance • Walking time • Calories burned • Floors climbed • Daily activity summary • Weekly, monthly, and yearly trends • Weight tracking • Body Mass Index (BMI) • Calorie balance • Achievement badges and milestones • Home Screen widgets with real-time activity Smart, Accurate & Battery Friendly Using your iPhone's built-in motion sensors, Today's Steps Tracker accurately counts your steps without GPS, helping you save battery while tracking your daily activity. Your Privacy Comes First • No account required • No registration required • Your data stays on your device • Secure Apple Health integration Lifetime Premium Unlock the full experience with Lifetime Premium: • All premium features • Ad-free experience • Future premium updates Perfect for anyone looking for a step counter, pedometer, walking tracker, walking app, fitness tracker, activity tracker, or calorie tracker. Fully optimized for Apple Health and Apple Watch. Download Today's Steps Tracker and make every step count. Questions or feedback? miaozhi.ai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Step Counter Maipo4 screens
StepsToday4 screens

Verdict

The call

Step Counter Maipo and StepsToday both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Step Counter Maipo's written reviews are positive against 63% of StepsToday's. Step Counter Maipo also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 134). StepsToday's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Counter Maipo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StepsToday sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step Counter Maipo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter Maipo has 2K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Step Counter Maipo's written reviews are positive against 63% of StepsToday's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Counter Maipo ships an update every 2 months, StepsToday every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Step Counter Maipo versus StepsToday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep Counter MaipoStepsToday
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2K ratings) — better4.6 (134 ratings)
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews — better62.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better134
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperurecyCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Step Counter Maipo

All ratings2,035 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.8%

StepsToday

All ratings134 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Step Counter Maipo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inaccurate step counting when sitting or driving
  • Occasional freezing or crashes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add support for cryptocurrency payments
  • Improve reliability and consistency of step tracking

StepsToday

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Step Counter Maipo

One-time1
  • Paid version$2.99
1 purchases

StepsToday

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Step Counter Maipo free?
Step Counter Maipo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepsToday free?
StepsToday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Step Counter Maipo or StepsToday?
Step Counter Maipo is rated higher. Step Counter Maipo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while StepsToday averages 4.6 from 134 ratings.
Do Step Counter Maipo or StepsToday have ads?
Both Step Counter Maipo and StepsToday show ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Counter Maipo or StepsToday?
Step Counter Maipo ships an update every 2 months, and StepsToday every 6 days. Most recently, Step Counter Maipo was updated on November 11, 2026 and StepsToday on November 10, 2026.

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