# CoStep vs Steps

The clearest difference is monetization model: Steps at free against CoStep's freemium. CoStep's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CoStep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Steps 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 — 5.0 for CoStep against 5.0 for Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoStep has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoStep | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costep-step-counter-pedometer/id1493629564/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ataman Girisken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490836439) | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470195666) |

## What reviewers say

### CoStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costep-step-counter-pedometer/id1493629564)

This app helps you track your daily steps, calories burned, and progress towards your fitness goals. It offers motivating features like streaks, achievements, and leaderboards to encourage an active lifestyle. Enjoy a clean interface and battery-efficient tracking.

**Highlights:** Accurate step counting, Apple Health integration, Progress circles and animations, Achievement streaks and milestones, Leaderboard competition, Daily motivation quotes, Calorie and distance calculation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium CoStep | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $7.99 | one-time |


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882)

Effortlessly track your daily walking progress, distance, and calories burned. Set personalized step goals, build streaks, and earn achievement badges to stay motivated on your fitness journey. Integrates with Apple Health for private, on-device tracking.

**Highlights:** Live step, distance, and calorie tracking, Customizable daily step goals, Achievement badges and streaks, 7-day trend and monthly calendar views, Home screen widgets, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoStep free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoStep or Steps?

CoStep and Steps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CoStep or Steps have ads?

Neither CoStep nor Steps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoStep or Steps?

CoStep ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps every 3 weeks. Most recently, CoStep was updated on October 10, 2026 and Steps on October 10, 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.*