# Play Steps vs Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps at 4.8 against Play Steps's 3.8. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). Play Steps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Play Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Play Steps's written reviews are positive against 77% of Step Counter Pedometer doSteps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Play Steps ships an update every 9 days, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Steps | Step Counter Pedometer doSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-steps/id1422593756/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enabled Solutions Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/288217029) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## What reviewers say

### Play Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-steps/id1422593756)

Compete with friends by tracking your steps from Apple Health. Engage in friendly taunting with tailored messages based on your leaderboard position. Start games easily without sign-up and enjoy a simple, fun fitness challenge.

**Highlights:** Step tracking via Apple Health, Friendly competition with friends, In-game taunting messages, Easy game creation and joining, Weekly step leaderboards, No sign-up required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932)

Automatically track your daily steps and distance walked without needing to sign in or use GPS. Set personal fitness goals and receive progress notifications. View your activity history over daily, weekly, and monthly periods.

**Highlights:** Automatic step and distance tracking, Set and track fitness goals, Progress notifications, Daily, weekly, monthly data display, No sign-in required for privacy, Battery-saving, no GPS usage, Share progress with friends

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium - Step Counter | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium - Pedometer | $10.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Premium | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $10.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking steps
- 💡 Useful for getting a raise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🔍 Lack of support options

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting
- Incompatible with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Map to view steps
- Edit button to log exercises without phone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Steps free?

Play Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Step Counter Pedometer doSteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play Steps or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps is rated higher. Play Steps averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Step Counter Pedometer doSteps averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Play Steps or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps have ads?

Neither Play Steps nor Step Counter Pedometer doSteps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play Steps or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?

Play Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. Most recently, Play Steps was updated on October 8, 2026 and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps on October 21, 2026.

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