# PKs List vs Step

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PKs List at 100% against Step's 52%. PKs List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Step's advantage is ratings volume (232 vs 7). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PKs List asks for nothing beyond the download.

PKs List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step has 232 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PKs List's written reviews are positive against 52% of Step's.

PKs List ships an update every 3 weeks, Step every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PKs List | Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pks-list/id1224680673/reviews)** | [4.4 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-your-world/id1474971037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 109 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PK's List Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224680672) | [Step Digital Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474971036) |

## What reviewers say

### PKs List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pks-list/id1224680673)

Discover over 2,000 personally vetted hotels worldwide. This subscription-based service offers exclusive travel club membership with perks like upgrades and VIP amenities at participating hotels, ensuring no more poor travel decisions.

**Highlights:** Over 2,000 vetted hotels globally, Personalized trip planning, Exclusive travel club membership, VIP amenities and upgrades, Bespoke itineraries, Access to sought-after events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-your-world/id1474971037)

Consolidate travel recommendations from various sources like TikTok, Instagram, and Google Maps into a single, organized map. Discover curated city guides from trusted creators and easily plan your trips with all your saved places readily accessible.

**Highlights:** Import places from TikTok, Instagram, Google Maps, and Notes, Automatic organization of saved places by city, Follow friends and curators for recommendations, Magazine-style interface for a clean look, Share lists of recommendations with friends, Discover hidden gems and curated city guides

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Step Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Step Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Step Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Amazing updates
- 🌍 Best travel companion
- 🍴 Great for finding hidden gems
- 👍 Brilliant app, recommend to everyone
- 🗺️ Fantastic for discovering new places

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription issues - can't cancel
- 🐛 Buggy, slow, and glitchy
- 🤔 Guides are guideless, lacking context
- 🤔 Can't see own steps
- 🤔 Privacy policy is extremely intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Locations not registering in certain cities
- Frequent errors, content not loading
- Profile and login issues
- Subscription charges not visible, hard to cancel

**Requested features**

- Allow users to add their own places
- Ability to separate places visited vs want to go
- Option to create custom categories
- Search by city to find local users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PKs List free?

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

### Is Step free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PKs List or Step?

PKs List is rated higher. PKs List averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Step averages 4.4 from 232 ratings.

### Do PKs List or Step have ads?

Neither PKs List nor Step shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PKs List or Step?

PKs List ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step every 2 weeks. Most recently, PKs List was updated on November 2, 2026 and Step on November 3, 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.*