# Social Steps vs Wake

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Social Steps at 5.2K against Wake's 1. Wake's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Social Steps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Wake sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Social Steps has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Social Steps ships an update every 10 days, Wake weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Social Steps | Wake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-move-forward-daily/id6767691986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Jeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866419514) | [Timothy Emrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896500438) |

## What reviewers say

### Social Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732)

This app transforms daily walking into a fun, competitive experience. Set personal step goals, challenge friends, and track your progress automatically. It integrates with popular fitness trackers to keep you motivated and active.

**Highlights:** Set daily step goals, Compete with friends, Automatic step tracking, Connect with friends, Earn top walker status, Integrates with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for family/friend competition
- 🚀 Motivates users to be more active
- 💡 Allows tracking steps across different devices
- 😊 Fun and engaging way to stay healthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step tracking
- 🐛 Syncing issues with connected devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent data display
- 🤔 Limited features for a step tracking app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add friends
- Steps not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Delayed or missing step updates

**Requested features**

- Add group/team challenges
- Implement chat/messaging functionality
- Provide more detailed statistics and analytics
- Expand compatibility to Android and other devices


### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-move-forward-daily/id6767691986)

Build positive habits and break negative ones with daily tracking and structured programs. Features include workout routines, journaling prompts, task lists, and guided breathing exercises to foster discipline and progress.

**Highlights:** Habit building and tracking, Workout programs (lifting, running), Daily journaling with prompts, Task list management, Guided breathing exercises, Progress and streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wake | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social Steps free?

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

### Is Wake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Social Steps or Wake?

Wake is rated higher. Social Steps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Wake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Social Steps or Wake have ads?

Neither Social Steps nor Wake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Social Steps or Wake?

Social Steps ships an update every 10 days, and Wake weekly. Most recently, Social Steps was updated on November 11, 2026 and Wake on October 31, 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.*