# StepsUp vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is rating: StepsUp at 4.8 against Step Counter's 4.0. StepsUp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StepsUp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsUp has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of StepsUp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Step Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StepsUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Step Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsUp | Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsup-step-counter/id1480133364/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer/id1543625889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [乐慧 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363855817) | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsup-step-counter/id1480133364)

This application acts as a pedometer, tracking your daily steps, calories burned, distance covered, and activity time. It helps you set and achieve fitness goals, offering motivation through progress tracking and the ability to share activities with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Set activity goals, Track steps, calories, distance, Monitor activity time, Progress visualization for motivation, Share activities with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 💡 Motivating and helpful for reaching goals
- 🔒 Excellent privacy policy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Difficulty finding how to delete/cancel

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to view monthly step history
- Inaccurate step counting when phone is not in use

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Monthly progress tracking
- Ability to customize step length
- Widget support


### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer/id1543625889)

Track your daily steps and physical activity with this iPhone-based pedometer. Set daily goals and monitor your progress with a simple interface and icon badge updates. Review your weekly history to stay motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Automatic step detection, Daily progress tracking, Icon badge step count, Weekly history review, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsUp free?

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

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepsUp or Step Counter?

StepsUp is rated higher. StepsUp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Step Counter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do StepsUp or Step Counter have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; StepsUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepsUp or Step Counter?

StepsUp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step Counter every 2 months. Most recently, StepsUp was updated on October 17, 2026 and Step Counter on October 12, 2026.

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