# Track My Steps vs Step Counter ⓒ

The clearest difference is ads: Track My Steps at none against Step Counter ⓒ's shown. Track My Steps also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 73%). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Track My Steps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Track My Steps against 4.5 for Step Counter ⓒ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Track My Steps's written reviews are positive against 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's.

Track My Steps ships an update every 2 months, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Track My Steps | Step Counter ⓒ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-steps-pedometer/id1110368090/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) |

## What reviewers say

### Track My Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-steps-pedometer/id1110368090)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps and activity, helping you achieve fitness goals. It offers calorie tracking, goal setting, and progress history. Integrate with your Health app and share achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Calorie tracking, Customizable step goals, Health app integration, Step history and progress view, Social media sharing, Optimized battery usage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Track Calories | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and accuracy
- 💡 Encourages walking and fitness
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Convenient and well-displayed history
- 👍 Helpful for seniors and those with health issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking, especially when traveling across time zones
- 🐛 Inaccurate step and distance calculations
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Resets step count at midnight
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Step tracking not working properly
- Inconsistent distance and calorie calculations
- Connectivity issues with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add ability to challenge friends
- Include calorie tracking without paid upgrade
- Add a locking mechanism for setting daily goals
- Provide an option to keep the app from resetting at midnight for night workers


### Step Counter ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Walking/running distance tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Water intake tracking with reminders, Fitness goal setting, Health Kit integration, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps stay motivated
- 🤝 Tracks progress well
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weight/height input issues
- Inaccurate calorie tracking

**Requested features**

- Customizable step goals
- Real-time step tracking
- Better water intake tracking
- Workout duration tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Track My Steps free?

Track My Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Track My Steps or Step Counter ⓒ?

Track My Steps is rated higher. Track My Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Track My Steps or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Track My Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Track My Steps or Step Counter ⓒ?

Track My Steps ships an update every 2 months, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, Track My Steps was updated on October 29, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on October 26, 2026.

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