# Play Steps vs Ramble

The clearest difference is rating: Ramble at 4.8 against Play Steps's 3.8. Ramble also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 5). Play Steps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ramble sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Play Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ramble holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ramble has 174 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Play Steps ships an update every 9 days, Ramble every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play Steps | Ramble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-steps/id1422593756/reviews) | **[4.8 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramble-walking-app-pedometer/id6450128376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Enabled Solutions Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/288217029) | [Bowery Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513988467) |

## 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


### Ramble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramble-walking-app-pedometer/id6450128376)

This app encourages daily walking for improved health, weight loss, and stress reduction. It features a step counter, GPS walk tracker with mapping, and detailed analytics to help users reach their goals. Customizable reminders and Apple Health integration support a consistent fitness routine.

**Highlights:** Real-time step counter and pedometer, GPS walk tracker with route mapping, Daily, weekly, monthly step goals, Streaks, analytics, and progress charts, Customizable reminders, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership (50% Off) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership (70% Off) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $23.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership (50% Off) | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Play Steps free?

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

### Is Ramble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Play Steps or Ramble?

Ramble is rated higher. Play Steps averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ramble averages 4.8 from 174 ratings.

### Do Play Steps or Ramble have ads?

Ramble shows ads; Play Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Play Steps or Ramble?

Play Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Ramble every 10 days. Most recently, Play Steps was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ramble on October 15, 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.*