# Step Counter ⓒ vs Strive

The clearest difference is monetization model: Step Counter ⓒ at freemium against Strive's subscription. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Strive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Strive sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 71% of Strive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Strive every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Strive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strive-walking-tracker-app/id1538884989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 116 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Strive Competitions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538884991) |

## 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


### Strive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strive-walking-tracker-app/id1538884989)

Compete in fitness challenges with friends using various metrics like weight loss, steps, and body fat. Track your progress with integrated health data and visualize your journey with insightful charts and graphs.

**Highlights:** Interactive leaderboards, 7 competition types, Health App integration, Smart Scale integration, Charts and graphs, Weight loss challenges, Step tracking

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Strive Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| Strive Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 10 Users | $39.99 | per month |
| 10 Users | $50.00 | per year |
| 25 Users | $100.00 | per year |
| 100 Users | $300.00 | per year |
| Public Challenges | $5.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Amazing app for friendly competitions
- 💡 Fun and motivating
- 👍 Measuring goals
- 🚀 Fantastic extrinsic motivator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription changed significantly
- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Support nonexistent
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 $ to connect to Fitbit , do deleting

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to read chat
- Frustrating loss of steps
- Waste of Money

**Requested features**

- Relative goals for challenges like apple fitness
- Weekend challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Strive free?

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

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

Strive is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Strive averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

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

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Strive does not.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Strive every 8 days. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Strive on October 29, 2026.

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