# Social Steps vs Catalyst Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Catalyst Tracker at none against Social Steps's 3. Catalyst Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Social Steps's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Social Steps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Catalyst Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Catalyst Tracker 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Social Steps | Catalyst Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/catalyst-tracker/id6815411687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jose Jeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866419514) | [Ali jakvani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815411689) |

## 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


### Catalyst Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-tracker/id6815411687)

A private log to track personal routines, progress, and measurements. Record entries, monitor how you feel, store progress photos, and review your history. Export your data securely with Face ID or passcode protection.

**Highlights:** Log entries with details, Track progress and measurements, Store private progress photos, Review historical data, Export records, Secure with Face ID/passcode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Social Steps free?

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

### Is Catalyst Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Social Steps or Catalyst Tracker?

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

### Do Social Steps or Catalyst Tracker have ads?

Neither Social Steps nor Catalyst Tracker shows ads.

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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.*