Comparison

ACFE Step It Up vs Simple Step Counter (SSC)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ACFE Step It Up

This app supports a walking challenge for event attendees, encouraging healthy activities and friendly competition. It integrates with popular devices and health platforms to track steps.

Highlights
  • Step tracking integration
  • Fitness device support
  • Health app integration
  • Walking challenge participation
  • Friendly competition
Features
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App supporting the Step It Up Walking Challenge at the 30th Annual ACFE Global Conference in Austin, TX June 23 - 28, 2019. The Challenge encourages event attendees to engage in healthy activities and some friendly competition. The app supports step data from Fitbit, Garmin, and, via our integration with the Apple Health App, step data from Apple Watch and the step tracker integrated into your iPhone.

About

Simple Step Counter (SSC)

Features
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Your steps. Nothing more. Nothing less. Simple Step Counter is the minimalist step tracking app you've been looking for. No clutter, no complications, no subscriptions - just a beautiful, bold display of your daily steps. WHY SIMPLE STEP COUNTER? SEE YOUR STEPS INSTANTLY Open the app to see your step count displayed in large, easy-to-read numbers. No hunting through menus, no tapping through multiple screens - your steps are front and center where they belong. The count updates automatically in real-time as you move throughout your day. BEAUTIFUL HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Track your progress without opening the app. Simple Step Counter includes three elegant widget sizes that seamlessly integrate with your home screen: - Small Widget: Quick glance at your step count with a clean, minimal design - Medium Widget: Step count plus a circular progress ring showing your journey to 10,000 steps - Large Widget: Full dashboard with detailed progress bar and goal percentage All widgets automatically adapt to iOS light and dark mode, ensuring they look perfect no matter your preference. Widgets update every 15 minutes to keep you informed throughout the day. YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE Tap "View History" to see your step counts from the past 7 days. Track your progress over time and celebrate your most active days. The simple list view makes it easy to spot trends and stay motivated. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST Your step data stays on your device. Period. Simple Step Counter only reads step count information from Apple Health - no data is collected, stored on external servers, or shared with third parties. Ever. We don't use: - Analytics or tracking services - Advertising networks - Cloud storage for your data - Any third-party data processors Your health data is yours alone. NATIVE iOS DESIGN Built exclusively for iOS 18+ using SwiftUI, Simple Step Counter feels right at home on your iPhone. Enjoy smooth animations, a clean modern interface, and a design that respects your system preferences. The app automatically adapts to your device's appearance settings, looking beautiful in both light and dark mode. EASY SETUP Getting started takes seconds: 1. Open the app and tap "Get Started" 2. Grant permission to read step data from Apple Health 3. That's it - your steps appear instantly WHAT YOU GET - Large, bold step count display - Real-time automatic updates - 7-day history view - Three widget size options - Light and dark mode support - HealthKit integration - Clean, minimal interface - In-app widget installation guide - No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions - One-time purchase, yours forever PERFECT FOR - Anyone who wants simple step tracking without complexity - People who appreciate minimalist, well-designed apps - Users who value privacy-focused solutions - Those seeking a clean alternative to cluttered fitness apps - Anyone who prefers apps that do one thing exceptionally well REQUIREMENTS - iPhone running iOS 18.0 or later - Apple Health with step tracking enabled (built into all iPhones) A DIFFERENT APPROACH In a world of complicated fitness apps loaded with features you'll never use, Simple Step Counter takes a different approach. We believe your step counter should be simple, beautiful, and respectful of your privacy. No social features, no gamification, no pressure - just your steps, displayed clearly when you want to see them. Sometimes less really is more. Download Simple Step Counter today and rediscover the simplicity of just counting steps. Eula: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ACFE Step It Up4 screens
Simple Step Counter (SSC)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACFE Step It Up at none against Simple Step Counter (SSC)'s 3. ACFE Step It Up also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Step Counter (SSC) sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ACFE Step It Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ACFE Step It Up versus Simple Step Counter (SSC): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACFE Step It UpSimple Step Counter (SSC)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssociation of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc.Ivar Alex Nycolaas

In-app purchases

None

ACFE Step It Up

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Step Counter (SSC)

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is ACFE Step It Up free?
ACFE Step It Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Step Counter (SSC) free?
Simple Step Counter (SSC) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ACFE Step It Up or Simple Step Counter (SSC) have ads?
Neither ACFE Step It Up nor Simple Step Counter (SSC) shows ads.

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