# Step Counter vs Steps Air

The clearest difference is rating: Steps Air at 4.7 against Step Counter's 4.0. Steps Air also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (139 vs 4). Step Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps Air sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Step Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steps Air holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Air has 139 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, Steps Air every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter | Steps Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer/id1543625889/reviews) | **[4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-air-step-and-walk-tracker/id1604198730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) |

## 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


### Steps Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-air-step-and-walk-tracker/id1604198730)

This app helps you start a healthy lifestyle by tracking your daily steps, calories burned, and walking distance. It offers personalized walking plans to help you achieve your fitness goals and stay motivated. Enjoy indoor and outdoor tracking with advanced data reports.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Calorie estimation, Progress tracking, Activity goal achievement, Personalized walking plans, Indoor & outdoor tracking, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Apps One | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps One - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Month | $199.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Is Steps Air free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter or Steps Air?

Steps Air is rated higher. Step Counter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Steps Air averages 4.7 from 139 ratings.

### Do Step Counter or Steps Air have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; Steps Air does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter or Steps Air?

Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Steps Air every 3 months. Most recently, Step Counter was updated on October 12, 2026 and Steps Air on October 23, 2026.

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