HippoCamera vs Step Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HippoCamera
This app uses science-backed memory strategies to help you record and replay daily events, strengthening recall over time. Developed by neuroscientists, it aims to boost memory of everyday moments with just 3 minutes of daily use.
- Science-backed memory strategies
- Record and replay daily events
- Strengthen memory recall
- Daily 3-minute usage
- Developed by neuroscientists
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Good memory is a part of good brain health. Developed by neuroscientists, HippoCamera mimics the hippocampus, a brain region essential for preserving vivid memories. It's a snap to use—HippoCamera guides you to record and replay daily events using science-backed memory strategies that help strengthen and preserve recall over time. Using HippoCamera for just 3 minutes a day to better memory recall. Research shows that using HippoCamera daily can boost recall of life's everyday moments by over 50%. Strengthen the memories that make you, you.
Step Tracker
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See your steps clearly. Stay motivated. This app turns your Apple Health step data into simple, easy-to-read charts so you can quickly understand your activity. Track how much you move throughout the day, monitor your weekly progress, and see long-term trends over the past year. Built for clarity and simplicity. Features Step charts powered by Apple Health - Today View: See your steps broken down hour by hour from midnight to midnight. - Past 7 Days: Track your daily activity across the week. - Past 30 Days: Spot trends in your monthly movement. - Past Year: View your activity patterns across the year with monthly averages. - Tap for Details: Tap any bar to see the exact step count for that period. - Daily Goal Tracking: Set a daily step target and stay motivated. - Optional green goal line on charts - Daily progress bar showing how close you are to your goal Simple and Fast - Reads step data directly from Apple Health - Refreshes automatically when the app opens or becomes active - Manual refresh available anytime Support the App If you enjoy the app, you can leave a small tip through the TipJar tab. Privacy First - Your data stays on your device - No accounts - No tracking - No data collection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HippoCamera at none against Step Tracker's 3. HippoCamera also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HippoCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | HippoCamera | Step Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamic Memory Solutions Inc | Easy Simple Smart |
In-app purchases
HippoCamera
No in-app purchases
Step Tracker
- Morning Warm-Up$1.99
- Daily Streak$4.99
- Marathon Mode$9.99
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