# Step Counter ⓒ vs Move

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Move at none against Step Counter ⓒ's 3. Move also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Move asks for nothing beyond the download.

Move 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 14, 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 89% of Move's.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Move every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) |

## 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


### Move

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937)

This app encourages users to increase their daily step count to combat sedentary lifestyles and reduce health risks. It leverages HealthKit data to track progress and motivate users to achieve 8,000 steps daily for improved well-being.

**Highlights:** Step counting via HealthKit, Promotes increased daily activity, Health risk reduction focus, Reverses sedentary lifestyle effects, Social movement encouragement

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Move free?

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

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

Move is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Move averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

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

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Move does not.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Move every 2 weeks. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Move on October 2, 2026.

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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.*