Comparison

AktiveTrak vs Orbit Steps

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

Head to head
About

AktiveTrak

This companion app syncs with your organization's wellness program to log activities or connect tracking devices. It can automatically import step counts from Apple's Health app. Registration on the web version is required before use.

Highlights
  • Syncs with web wellness programs
  • Log activity
  • Connect tracking devices
  • Import step count from Apple Health
  • Automatic data syncing
Features
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Note: AktiveTrak™ syncs with the web version of your organization’s wellness program. Because it’s not a stand-alone app, you must register on the web version before you can use this. Contact your wellness program manager to see if your organization uses this companion app. AktiveTrak is an easy, convenient way to log activity or connect your favorite tracking device. You can connect AktiveTrak with Apple's Health app to automatically import your step count. This companion app automatically syncs with your online account… just log in using the same email and password.

About

Orbit Steps

A premium, privacy-focused step tracker offering a one-time purchase for lifetime access. It provides an ad-free experience with Apple Health integration and home screen widgets for easy progress monitoring.

Highlights
  • One-time purchase for lifetime access
  • 100% private, no data tracking or selling
  • Ad-free experience
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Health integration
  • Interval walking sessions
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Orbit Steps is a premium, privacy-first step tracker for people who value simplicity, clarity, and full control over their data. In a world of subscriptions, ads, and constant tracking, Orbit Steps offers a different approach. Pay once and use it forever. KEY FEATURES One-Time Purchase No subscriptions. No monthly fees. No hidden costs. Just one purchase for lifetime access. 100% Private Your health data stays on your iPhone. Orbit Steps does not track you, sell your data, or upload your personal health information to cloud servers. Ad-Free Experience Enjoy a clean, focused interface designed to help you stay motivated without distractions. Home Screen Widgets See your daily progress at a glance with beautifully designed widgets. Apple Health Integration Seamlessly sync with Apple Health and HealthKit to view your steps, distance, and daily activity. Japanese 3x3 Interval Walking Stay active with structured interval walking sessions inspired by the Japanese 3x3 method. Light and Dark Mode Support Carefully designed to look great in both light mode and dark mode. Designed for Everyday Use Track your progress, review your history, explore trends, and stay focused on your movement goals with a polished and intuitive experience. Take control of your fitness journey with a step tracker that respects your privacy, your time, and your wallet. Download Orbit Steps today.

Screenshots

AktiveTrak3 screens
Orbit Steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orbit Steps at 100% against AktiveTrak's 0%. Orbit Steps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). AktiveTrak's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

AktiveTrak is free to download; Orbit Steps costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Orbit Steps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AktiveTrak has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AktiveTrak's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orbit Steps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AktiveTrak ships an update every 2 months, Orbit Steps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AktiveTrak versus Orbit Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAktiveTrakOrbit Steps
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.9 (14 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHealth Enhancement SystemsHari Rajagopalan

Customer experience

AktiveTrak

All ratings14 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative85.7%

Orbit Steps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AktiveTrak

No in-app purchases

None

Orbit Steps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AktiveTrak free?
AktiveTrak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit Steps free?
Orbit Steps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AktiveTrak or Orbit Steps?
Orbit Steps is rated higher. AktiveTrak averages 1.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Orbit Steps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AktiveTrak or Orbit Steps have ads?
Neither AktiveTrak nor Orbit Steps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AktiveTrak or Orbit Steps?
AktiveTrak ships an update every 2 months, and Orbit Steps every 2 weeks. Most recently, AktiveTrak was updated on July 20, 2026 and Orbit Steps on September 14, 2026.

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