Comparison

FitFile vs Step Counter ⓒ

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

Head to head
About

FitFile

Effortlessly track your daily activity, set personalized fitness goals, and gain insights into your progress. This app automatically records your movement, providing detailed performance data for walks, runs, and hikes without requiring manual start/stop commands. Visualize all your historical data, even from before you installed the app.

Highlights
  • Automatic activity tracking
  • Personalized fitness goals
  • Workout performance data
  • Activity sharing
  • Intelligent activity timeline
  • Historical data visualization
  • Low battery consumption
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FitFile - Walking, Running, Distance Tracker Living your healthiest life just got easier. With FitFile, you can track and goal your daily progress - then compare it to past days, weeks or months. Just stash your phone in your pocket and go! *FitFile integrates with the iOS Health app to access your activity data. Think this is just another fitness app? Think again. Use FitFile to: - Follow your daily activity and put it into context with smart, personalized insights. - Save individual workouts to get performance data on your walks, hikes and runs. - Share snapshots of your activity with friends and family. - Set aggressive, yet achievable goals. Using CDC guidelines, FitFile helps you choose the fitness goal that is right for you, and measures your daily activity against that goal. - Quantify your progress. FitFile displays mileage, calories burned and pace for all of your active periods. - Track your movement down to the minute. With FitFile’s intelligent activity timeline, you never have to press "start" or "stop" to record your activity! - Visualize ALL of your data -- even the work you've done before you downloaded the app. With FitFile, there is no "Day One." The best part of all? No battery drainage. FitFile uses the latest technology to never drain your power. Take your fitness regimen to the next level with our premium offering. With FitFile Premium, you’ll get a dynamic, smart goal that evolves as your activity levels change and intelligent insights into your fitness regimen. All for just $1.99/month or for a discounted rate of $16.99/year. *If you choose to purchase a FitFile Premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. The price for FitFile Premium is $1.99/month or $16.99/year, and may vary from country to country. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/8141974 Terms & Conditions: https://termsfeed.com/terms-conditions/bc403c3d12ea6bad0022f6fe6235cc7a Have questions or feedback? Please email hello@fitfileapp.com

About

Step Counter ⓒ

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Walking/running distance tracking
  • Calorie burn monitoring
  • Water intake tracking with reminders
  • Fitness goal setting
  • Health Kit integration
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Step Counter Track Steps. Stay Healthy. Want to stay active and monitor your daily movement? Step Counter++ helps you track your steps, walking distance, calories burned, and water intake—all in one simple app. Set goals, monitor progress, and improve your health with ease. Why Choose Step Counter? Step Counter makes tracking your daily activity effortless. Whether you’re walking, climbing stairs, or monitoring your water intake, the app gives you real-time insights to stay motivated. Dark mode support ensures a comfortable experience anytime. Track Your Activity & Health Count your steps and track walking/running distance Record calories burned during your day Monitor water intake with friendly reminders Set personal fitness goals and track weight loss progress Health Kit Integration Step Counter uses Health Kit to provide accurate activity data. It can read your steps, flights climbed, weight, and walking/running distance. It can also write your daily water intake for easy tracking. Go Pro & Unlock Premium Features Upgrade to get the most out of Step Counter: Unlimited access to all tracking features Detailed activity and water analytics Set and track advanced fitness goals Ad-free experience Subscription Options: Weekly — $2.99 (3-day free trial) Monthly — $8.99 (3-day free trial) Yearly — $49.99 (3-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://funappsandtopcoolgames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://funappsandtopcoolgames.wordpress.com/terms-and-conditions/ Download Step Counter today, start moving more, and take control of your health!

Screenshots

FitFile4 screens
Step Counter ⓒ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FitFile at none against Step Counter ⓒ's shown. FitFile also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 62) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. FitFile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FitFile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of FitFile's written reviews are positive against 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitFile ships an update every 2 months, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FitFile versus Step Counter ⓒ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitFileStep Counter ⓒ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62 ratings) — better4.5 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better72.6% of reviews
Number of ratings624.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFitFile LLCPretty View LLC

Customer experience

FitFile

All ratings62 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Step Counter ⓒ

All ratings4,188 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.8%

Bugs and requests

FitFile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Step Counter ⓒ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Weight/height input issues
  • Inaccurate calorie tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable step goals
  • Real-time step tracking
  • Better water intake tracking
  • Workout duration tracking

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FitFile

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$16.991 Year
3 purchases

Step Counter ⓒ

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is FitFile free?
FitFile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Counter ⓒ free?
Step Counter ⓒ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FitFile or Step Counter ⓒ?
FitFile is rated higher. FitFile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.
Do FitFile or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?
Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; FitFile does not.
Which is updated more often, FitFile or Step Counter ⓒ?
FitFile ships an update every 2 months, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, FitFile was updated on June 1, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on September 25, 2026.

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