# Step Counter ⓒ vs StepKing

The clearest difference is rating: StepKing at 5.0 against Step Counter ⓒ's 4.5. StepKing also leads on ads (none vs shown). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 3) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). 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 StepKing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepKing 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 50% of StepKing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, StepKing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | StepKing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepking-step-goal-alerts/id6738161642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Frank Sloan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779642102) |

## 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


### StepKing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepking-step-goal-alerts/id6738161642)

This app helps you achieve your daily step goals by sending timely nudges only when you're falling behind. It offers features like streak tracking, achievements, personalized insights, and customizable notifications to build lasting habits without constant interruptions.

**Highlights:** Smart step goal alerts, Streak tracking with rest days, 35+ achievements, Weekly performance insights, Home screen widgets, Apple Watch app, Customizable notification frequency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepKing Pro: Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| StepKing Pro: Founder Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is StepKing free?

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

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

StepKing is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while StepKing averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; StepKing does not.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and StepKing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on November 6, 2026 and StepKing on November 4, 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.*