# Step Counter vs J

The clearest difference is price: Step Counter at Free against J's $0.99. Step Counter also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). J's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 63%). On device support there is nothing between them.

Step Counter is free to download; J costs $0.99 up front. Step Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. J asks for nothing beyond the download.

J holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of J's.

Step Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, J every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter | J |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-walk-and-pedometer/id1085020469/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-walker/id1255944014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 151 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/962656494) | [John Mullaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/939500682) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-walk-and-pedometer/id1085020469)

This app is a smart step counter and GPS walk tracker that helps you monitor daily activity, set goals, and build healthier routines. It offers features like live tracking, route mapping, and progress reports, syncing with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness insights.

**Highlights:** GPS walk tracking with live map, AI-powered step counting, Daily, weekly, and monthly step history, Streaks and achievement badges, Apple Health integration, Calorie burn estimation, Activity scores and health insights

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertisement | $19.99 | one-time |


### J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-walker/id1255944014)

This straightforward fitness tracker focuses on recording your walks and runs. It accurately logs distance, time, and pace without unnecessary features or data collection. All your workout history is securely stored on your device.

**Highlights:** Tracks distance, time, and pace, Simple, intuitive interface, Workout history review, Real-time progress display, Robust and fault-tolerant design, All data stored locally

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Is J free?

J costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter or J?

J is rated higher. Step Counter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while J averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Step Counter or J have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; J does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter or J?

Step Counter ships an update every 6 weeks, and J every 10 months. Most recently, Step Counter was updated on November 2, 2026 and J 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.*