# MoveX vs StepsToday

The clearest difference is rating: StepsToday at 4.6 against MoveX's 3.7. StepsToday also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 30%). MoveX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (417 vs 131). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoveX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StepsToday sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepsToday holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 417 and 131 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of MoveX's written reviews are positive against 63% of StepsToday's.

MoveX ships an update every 3 weeks, StepsToday every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoveX | StepsToday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522/reviews) | **[4.6 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepstoday-pedometer/id1526914262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **417** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少星 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/985946831) | [CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465440799) |

## What reviewers say

### MoveX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities, places visited, and time spent with others. It provides weekly journals with personalized insights to help you understand your past and plan for the future, boosting productivity and habit building.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting and tracking, Calorie burn calculation, Activity and route mapping, Editable daily timeline, Integration with Apple Health, AI-powered activity analysis, Data export (GPX, CSV)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless tracking of activities
- 💡 Great replacement for the discontinued Moves app
- 👍 Improved over time based on user feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking and activity categorization
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working unexpectedly
- Fails to import data from the original Moves app
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for imperial units (miles, feet)
- Integration with other fitness/health apps
- Backup and restore functionality


### StepsToday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepstoday-pedometer/id1526914262)

Effortlessly track daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Monitor calorie balance and manage weight with detailed statistics and motivational achievement badges. Integrates with HealthKit and offers a battery-saving widget.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive activity tracking, Calorie balance monitoring, Weight management tools, Detailed weekly, monthly, yearly statistics, Achievement badges for motivation, Home screen widget for real-time stats, HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoveX free?

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

### Is StepsToday free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoveX or StepsToday?

StepsToday is rated higher. MoveX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while StepsToday averages 4.6 from 131 ratings.

### Do MoveX or StepsToday have ads?

StepsToday shows ads; MoveX does not.

### Which is updated more often, MoveX or StepsToday?

MoveX ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepsToday every 2 weeks. Most recently, MoveX was updated on October 21, 2026 and StepsToday 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.*