Comparison

Steps Tracker vs Stark

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

Head to head
About

Steps Tracker

This app displays your daily step progress directly on your watch face with a graphical representation. It provides automatic updates and optional notifications when you reach key milestones towards your step goal.

Highlights
  • Watch face complication
  • Graphical step progress
  • Automatic daily updates
  • Milestone notifications
  • Customizable step target
Features
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Steps Tracker has helped iPhone and Apple Watch users stay on top of their daily steps since 2018 — rated 4.6/5 on the App Store (4.7/5 in the UK). Built specifically for the watch face — not a phone app you have to remember to open. Here's what's included: WATCH FACE COMPLICATION • A visual progress sits on your watch face • See how close you are to your daily step target at a glance • Updates automatically in the background — with no manual refresh needed GOAL NOTIFICATIONS • Get notified on your watch at two-thirds of your target • Get notified again when you hit or exceed your goal • Stay motivated without having to check in constantly CUSTOMISABLE STEP TARGET • Preset to 10,000 steps • Change it with a swipe in the watch app • Or adjust it from the iPhone companion app SIMPLE & PRIVATE • No account or sign-in required • No data collected, ever • One-time purchase — no subscriptions, no ads Steps Tracker is designed for Apple Watch. An iPhone is required as usual, but the experience lives on your wrist. Questions or feedback? We read and reply to every message — support@drewwestcott.co.uk

About

Stark

Features
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STARK is the definitive step goal tracker for high-performance living. Built for people who move with intention, Stark cuts through the noise and keeps you focused on one thing: hitting your daily step goal. TRACK YOUR STEPS Stark connects directly to Apple Health to deliver your real-time step count, estimated distance, and calories burned on a clean, no-fuss dashboard that loads instantly every time you open the app. SET YOUR GOAL Choose from pre-set daily goals (3,000, 5,000, 8,000, or 10,000 steps), or go Pro and set your own custom target. Your goal, your standard. STAY CONSISTENT Stark tracks your daily streak so you can build and protect your momentum. See your current week at a glance, visualize consistency, and get a haptic reward when you crush the day. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Keep your step count visible without opening the app. Add the Stark widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for a live view of your progress against your daily goal. UNLOCK STARK PRO Upgrade to Stark Pro for unlimited access to: • Custom step goal • Efficiency Analytics (today vs. average) • Weekly summary (total steps, distance, active time) • Daily breakdown chart with goal visualization • Personal records (best day, best week, best month, longest streak) PRIVACY-FIRST Stark reads step data from Apple Health and does not sell your data. Stark is designed for simplicity, speed, and daily use. No bloat. No distractions. Just you and your steps. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tofu-stark/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/tofu-stark/terms Subscription terms: • Subscription: Stark Pro (Auto-renewable) • Length: 1 year • Price: $29.99/year (USD; may vary by region) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Steps Tracker3 screens
Stark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stark at Free against Steps Tracker's $1.99. Stark also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Steps Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

Stark is free to download; Steps Tracker costs $1.99 up front. Stark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Steps Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps Tracker ships an update every 6 months, Stark every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Steps Tracker versus Stark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps TrackerStark
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (367 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings367 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrew WestcottRalph Olazo

Bugs and requests

Steps Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Complications not showing up
  • 🐛 Dial stays at zero
  • 🐛 Force start doesn't work
  • 🐛 App stopped working on watch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notifications for goal achievement
  • Weekly history view
  • Ability to compete with friends
  • Clearer instructions or FAQ

Stark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Steps Tracker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Stark

Subscriptions2
  • Stark Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Stark Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stark Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Steps Tracker free?
Steps Tracker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steps Tracker or Stark have ads?
Neither Steps Tracker nor Stark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps Tracker or Stark?
Steps Tracker ships an update every 6 months, and Stark every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stark on October 6, 2026.

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