# Step Counter ⓒ vs Ascend Stairs

The clearest difference is rating: Ascend Stairs at 5.0 against Step Counter ⓒ's 4.5. Ascend Stairs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 2). On price 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. Ascend Stairs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ascend Stairs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 100% of Ascend Stairs's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Ascend Stairs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-stairs/id1544196314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Craic Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203784864) |

## 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


### Ascend Stairs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-stairs/id1544196314)

This app helps users track their stair climbing activities and monitor weight loss progress. It provides weekly and monthly data visualizations to understand training and weight loss trends.

**Highlights:** Track stair climbs, Monitor weight loss, Add daily climbing stats, Add daily weight stats, Weekly data visualizations, Monthly data visualizations

**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 Ascend Stairs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter ⓒ or Ascend Stairs?

Ascend Stairs is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Ascend Stairs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Step Counter ⓒ or Ascend Stairs have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Ascend Stairs does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*