# Step Tracker · Step Counter vs Forever

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forever at none against Step Tracker · Step Counter's 7. Forever also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Step Tracker · Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker · Step Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Forever asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Step Tracker · Step Counter against 5.0 for Forever. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker · Step Counter has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Step Tracker · Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forever's.

Step Tracker · Step Counter ships an update every 3 months, Forever every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker · Step Counter | Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forever-steps/id1616422453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 136 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [Forever Today Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705786009) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Tracker · Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and duration. It offers real-time GPS tracking for activities and displays your progress in clear, intuitive graphs. Set personal goals and achieve them to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Auto step tracking, Calorie and distance tracking, Real-time GPS map tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly reports, Goal setting and achievements, Apple Watch and Apple Health sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $18.90 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💪 Helpful for fitness goals
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 💸 Unwanted charges/subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on certain devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect distance/step reporting

**Requested features**

- More workout/exercise tracking features
- Ability to delete/edit recorded workouts
- Integration with other health apps


### Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forever-steps/id1616422453)

This app tracks your daily and total step count using HealthKit. Monitor your walking activity and see your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Track daily steps, Track total steps, Uses HealthKit API, Displays step history, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker · Step Counter free?

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

### Is Forever free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Tracker · Step Counter or Forever?

Forever is rated higher. Step Tracker · Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Forever averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker · Step Counter or Forever have ads?

Step Tracker · Step Counter shows ads; Forever does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Tracker · Step Counter or Forever?

Step Tracker · Step Counter ships an update every 3 months, and Forever every 6 weeks. Most recently, Step Tracker · Step Counter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Forever on October 9, 2026.

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