# Step Counter ⓒ vs StepWorld

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Counter ⓒ at 73% against StepWorld's 0%. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 2). StepWorld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. StepWorld 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 0% of StepWorld's.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, StepWorld every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | StepWorld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepworld-easy-step-tracking/id1476965532/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Skydea K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489554047) |

## 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


### StepWorld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepworld-easy-step-tracking/id1476965532)

Track your daily, weekly, and monthly step counts with a simple and easy-to-browse design. Share your progress with friends and family, and compete on global leaderboards to stay motivated and active.

**Highlights:** Daily, weekly, monthly step tracking, Social sharing with friends and family, Global and daily leaderboards, Country representation in global challenges, Integration with Apple Health data, Displays walking distance and active calories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is StepWorld free?

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

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

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while StepWorld averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; StepWorld does not.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and StepWorld every 2 months. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on October 1, 2026 and StepWorld on September 29, 2026.

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