# MySteps vs Step Up Challenge

The clearest difference is ads: Step Up Challenge at none against MySteps's shown. Step Up Challenge also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). MySteps's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 13). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MySteps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Step Up Challenge sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MySteps against 4.7 for Step Up Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MySteps has 45K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of MySteps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Step Up Challenge's.

MySteps ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Up Challenge every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySteps | Step Up Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysteps-step-counter/id1262697756/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-up-challenge-outstep/id6768469919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Next Leap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828787069) | [Yousuf Abduljawad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520841322) |

## What reviewers say

### MySteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysteps-step-counter/id1262697756)

This app acts as a personal fitness companion, automatically tracking your daily steps, activities, and calories burned. It offers real-time workout tracking with GPS, goal setting, and progress visualization to keep you motivated. Seamlessly syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness data.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Real-time activity tracking, GPS workout mode, Goal setting and motivation, Apple Health integration, Calorie and distance tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best app for walking
- ❤️ Loved by users
- 👍 Nice program
- 👍 Helpful and encouraging
- 👍 Accurate step counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to view past data
- 🐛 Lacks detailed statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Meters not displayed, only feet
- Step counting not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app language
- Show full year's activity data


### Step Up Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-up-challenge-outstep/id6768469919)

Turn daily steps into live competitions with friends and groups. Receive instant updates when someone passes you on the leaderboard. Earn badges and track progress with automatic step syncing from Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Live step leaderboards, Instant friend passing alerts, Automatic step syncing, Private, invite-only groups, Customizable challenges, Milestone and streak badges

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oustep Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Group Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Outstep Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Group Premium 100 | $49.99 | per month |
| Group Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Group Premium 250 | $109.99 | per month |
| Group Premium 500 | $199.99 | per month |
| Group Premium 100 Annual | $449.99 | per year |
| Group Premium 250 Annual | $999.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MySteps free?

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

### Is Step Up Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MySteps or Step Up Challenge?

Step Up Challenge is rated higher. MySteps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Step Up Challenge averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do MySteps or Step Up Challenge have ads?

MySteps shows ads; Step Up Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, MySteps or Step Up Challenge?

MySteps ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Up Challenge every 6 days. Most recently, MySteps was updated on October 25, 2026 and Step Up Challenge on October 25, 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.*