# Step Counter vs Ascend Stairs

The clearest difference is rating: Ascend Stairs at 5.0 against Step Counter's 4.0. Ascend Stairs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Ascend Stairs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter | Ascend Stairs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer/id1543625889/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-stairs/id1544196314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) | [Craic Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203784864) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Ascend Stairs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-stairs/id1544196314)

This app helps users track their stair climbing activities and monitor weight loss progress. It provides weekly and monthly data visualizations to understand training and weight loss trends.

**Highlights:** Track stair climbs, Monitor weight loss, Add daily climbing stats, Add daily weight stats, Weekly data visualizations, Monthly data visualizations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Is Ascend Stairs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter or Ascend Stairs?

Ascend Stairs is rated higher. Step Counter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ascend Stairs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Step Counter or Ascend Stairs have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; Ascend Stairs does not.

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