# Step Counter ⓒ vs Steps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Counter ⓒ at 73% against Steps's 0%. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 9). Steps's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 9, 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 Steps's.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Steps monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-the-step-counter-app/id1596709215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Adam Feher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462164182) |

## 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


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-the-step-counter-app/id1596709215)

This app tracks your daily steps to encourage increased physical activity. It offers a simple interface, works offline, and respects user privacy by not collecting data. View your progress over days, weeks, and months with hourly and daily breakdowns.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Ad-free experience, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, Daily goal setting (Pro), Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Step Counter | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

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

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Steps averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

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

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Steps does not.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Steps monthly. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Steps on October 30, 2026.

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