# Step Counter Widget vs Steps Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Step Counter Widget at ad-supported against Steps Tracker's subscription. Steps Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Steps Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.5 for Step Counter Widget against 4.4 for Steps Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Tracker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 299, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Step Counter Widget's written reviews are positive against 69% of Steps Tracker's.

Step Counter Widget ships an update every 3 months, Steps Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter Widget | Steps Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-widget-mycount/id1188000495/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-walkmeter/id1423009524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 299 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) | [Top Fun Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360271803) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-widget-mycount/id1188000495)

This pedometer app automatically tracks your steps, exercise time, calories burned, and distance traveled. It minimizes power consumption by utilizing your iPhone's dedicated motion chip and offers unique mission and data comparison features. It also integrates with the Health App to read step and stair climb data.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Exercise time tracking, Calorie expenditure calculation, Distance traveled measurement, Unique mission functions, Past data comparison, Health App integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |


### Steps Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-walkmeter/id1423009524)

This app helps you track your daily steps, analyze your progress through calories, distance, and time, and monitor your weight loss journey. It also offers weather predictions and GPS services for outdoor walks, with optional friend tracking for safety.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie analysis, Distance and time tracking, BMI calculation, Weight loss goals, Weather prediction, GPS tracking, Friend tracking notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker monthly pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking tracker weekly pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker yearly pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Walking tracker Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivates activity
- 📊 Provides useful stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive upselling
- 🔍 Difficult data entry
- 🔌 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening or loading
- Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
- Profile settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to track daily/weekly progress
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- More customization options for goals and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter Widget free?

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

### Is Steps Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter Widget or Steps Tracker?

Step Counter Widget is rated higher. Step Counter Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Steps Tracker averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Step Counter Widget or Steps Tracker have ads?

Step Counter Widget shows ads; Steps Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter Widget or Steps Tracker?

Step Counter Widget ships an update every 3 months, and Steps Tracker weekly. Most recently, Step Counter Widget was updated on September 26, 2026 and Steps Tracker on September 25, 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.*