# Impact vs Step Counter ⓒ

The clearest difference is ads: Impact at none against Step Counter ⓒ's shown. Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (73% vs 58%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Impact sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 367, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Impact's written reviews are positive against 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's.

Impact ships an update every 9 days, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Impact | Step Counter ⓒ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impact-steps-for-a-cause/id1143265464/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 367 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 135 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green Freedom Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142014578) | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) |

## What reviewers say

### Impact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impact-steps-for-a-cause/id1143265464)

Turn your daily steps and workouts into donations for charity. Track your activity using your phone or wearable, and see your efforts make a real-world difference. Join teams, earn badges, and participate in challenges while supporting a good cause.

**Highlights:** Passive step tracking, Active workout tracking, Donate steps to causes, Team challenges and leaderboards, Badges and streaks, Corporate leagues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Impact Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Impact Pro - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Impact Pro - Quarterly | $1.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and engaging
- 👍 Meaningful way to stay fit and give back
- 🙌 Donation helps create impact
- 💪 Keeps users motivated to exercise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and performance issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 💸 Reduced donation rate and forced paid version
- 🤕 Frustrating loss of data, streaks, and history
- 🤖 Poor sync with wearables and fitness apps

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and forced re-registration
- Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- Workout history and streak resets
- Donation screen freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Automatic donation at the end of the day
- Expanded charity options and transparency
- Better sync with Apple Watch and other wearables
- Improved leaderboard and user experience


### 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 Impact free?

Impact 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, Impact or Step Counter ⓒ?

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. Impact averages 4.3 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Impact or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Impact does not.

### Which is updated more often, Impact or Step Counter ⓒ?

Impact ships an update every 9 days, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, Impact was updated on November 2, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ 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.*