# Step Counter ⓒ vs Disco Steps

The clearest difference is ads: Disco Steps at none against Step Counter ⓒ's shown. Disco Steps also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 20) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Disco Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Disco Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 50% of Disco Steps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Disco Steps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Disco Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-steps-pedometer/id1534180119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Codulis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335542761) |

## 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


### Disco Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-steps-pedometer/id1534180119)

Track your daily steps and distance with a clear, glanceable display. Set goals, analyze long-term trends with charts, and integrate with the Health app for a comprehensive view of your activity from all your devices.

**Highlights:** Glanceable real-time stats, Step count and distance tracking, Daily step count goal setting, Long-term trend analysis, Health app integration, Rolling average curve

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disco Steps Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Disco Steps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter ⓒ or Disco Steps?

Disco Steps is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Disco Steps averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Step Counter ⓒ or Disco Steps have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Disco Steps does not.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Disco Steps every 2 months. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Disco Steps on August 31, 2026.

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