# Step Counter ⓒ vs Step Year

The clearest difference is ads: Step Year at none against Step Counter ⓒ's shown. Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 25) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Step Year sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Step Counter ⓒ against 4.6 for Step Year. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 75% of Step Year's.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Step Year every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Step Year |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-year-pedometer/id6471356293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Shannon Bolick](https://appshunter.io/developer/976434392) |

## 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


### Step Year

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-year-pedometer/id6471356293)

Visualize your yearly step data with interactive daily views. Scroll and tap to see photos from specific days, jogging your memory about your activity. Share your annual step count and stats with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Yearly step data visualization, Daily step count review, Photo integration for daily context, Step count sharing with friends, One-time purchase for historical data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Past Years | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Step Year free?

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

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

Step Year is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Step Year averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

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

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Step Year does not.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Step Year every 2 weeks. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Step Year on August 14, 2026.

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