# Duffy vs Steps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps at none against Duffy's 4. Steps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 757). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Duffy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Duffy against 4.7 for Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 5.5K ratings behind it against 757, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Duffy's written reviews are positive against 80% of Steps's.

Duffy ships an update every 5 months, Steps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Duffy | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duffy-steps-complication/id1207581673/reviews) | [4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 757 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Think Tank Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/438070192) | [Dasmer Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/686614183) |

## What reviewers say

### Duffy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duffy-steps-complication/id1207581673)

This app displays your daily step count directly on your Apple Watch face as a complication. It offers a full watch app for detailed stats and goal notifications, plus a companion iPhone app for deeper data analysis and trends. Access your fitness data at a glance without opening the Activity app.

**Highlights:** Watch face complication for step count, Full watch app for steps, flights, distance, Daily step goal notifications, Companion iPhone app for trends, HealthKit data integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip $5 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738)

Track your daily step count and stay motivated to reach your fitness goals. This app offers a simple way to monitor progress with customizable goals and visual celebrations upon achievement. Enjoy a lightweight and user-friendly experience with customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Daily step counting, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable step goal, Visual goal achievement celebration, Light and Dark modes, Small app size

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💡 Useful widget for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Sensitive to phone movement
- 🚫 Lacks integration with Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not syncing correctly
- App changes step totals retrospectively

**Requested features**

- Add distance and pace tracking
- Allow customization of step goal
- Extend historical data view beyond one week


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Duffy free?

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

### Is Steps free?

Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Duffy or Steps?

Duffy and Steps are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 757 and 5.5K ratings respectively.

### Do Duffy or Steps have ads?

Neither Duffy nor Steps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Duffy or Steps?

Duffy ships an update every 5 months, and Steps weekly. Most recently, Duffy was updated on October 2, 2026 and Steps on October 1, 2026.

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