# Step Counter ⓒ vs Stepper

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.5 against Stepper's 3.0. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 1). Stepper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Stepper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 75% of Stepper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Stepper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Stepper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepper-simple-diet-pedometer/id1458879169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Moon Sunmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639676) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Walking/running distance tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Water intake tracking with reminders, Fitness goal setting, Health Kit integration, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps stay motivated
- 🤝 Tracks progress well
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weight/height input issues
- Inaccurate calorie tracking

**Requested features**

- Customizable step goals
- Real-time step tracking
- Better water intake tracking
- Workout duration tracking


### Stepper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepper-simple-diet-pedometer/id1458879169)

This app automatically tracks your steps, calories, distance, and activity time without needing extra hardware. Set daily goals and view your progress with daily, weekly, and monthly charts. It integrates with Apple Health Kit for comprehensive health tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Calorie and distance calculation, Daily activity time tracking, Daily, weekly, and monthly charts, Daily goal setting, Apple Health Kit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Stepper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter ⓒ or Stepper?

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Stepper averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Step Counter ⓒ or Stepper have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Stepper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter ⓒ or Stepper?

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Stepper every 9 days. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stepper on August 13, 2026.

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