Comparison

Activity Complications vs Steps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Activity Complications

Features
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Activity Complications is a standalone Apple Watch Application. Allows to track activities such as burned calories-active energy, exercise, steps, sleep and water from Health app through Integration. Optionally tracking limits could be integrated to Nutrition+ apps via https://glucoseplusapp.com user's account, thus adding an extra colour-coded complication to track an additional activity level. Allows to add water readings quickly to Health app and to Nutrition+ app. Allows to customize activities tracking limits for both apps used by the complication and rings. The complication could display any current activity as per user's convenience, the app automatically syncs the latest activity level keeping the complication updated both the text and the main colourful graphic Corner or graphic Circle complications among others. Apple Watch notifies accordingly to low levels of the current activity or water being tracked, also allows to change the time period to refresh the app data, also advises by voice when app is active. Finally it displays Apple activity rings and steps, sleep and water current activity level with individual colour-coded rings displaying its reached percentage.

About

Steps

This app helps you track your daily steps and workouts with precise counting and goal setting. It offers features to block distracting apps, compete globally, and visualize your progress with detailed charts and insights. Personalize your experience with custom themes and widgets.

Highlights
  • Precise step counting via HealthKit
  • Customizable daily step goals
  • App blocking for focus
  • Global step leaderboard
  • 23+ workout types with live tracking
  • Interactive charts and visualizations
  • Yearly insights and personal records
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Steps is your complete fitness companion that turns every step into progress. Track steps, compete on the global leaderboard, block distracting apps until you hit your goal, and visualize your journey with beautiful charts and widgets. AS SEEN AT WWDC 2026 Steps is featured in "Appreciation," the music video starring Erick the Architect, shown during Apple's WWDC 2026. STEP TRACKING & GOALS - Precise step counting powered by Apple HealthKit - Customizable daily step goals with visual progress - Streak tracking with rest days — never lose progress unfairly - Goal achievement notifications and celebrations AI COACH — CHAT WITH YOUR WORKOUTS - Ask anything about your workouts and get personalized AI feedback - Runs fully on device — your health data never leaves your iPhone - Smart suggestions to help you train better and recover smarter APP LOCK — STAY FOCUSED - Block distracting apps until you reach your daily step goal - Powered by Screen Time — apps auto-unlock when you hit your target - The perfect motivation to get moving every day STEPBOARD — GLOBAL LEADERBOARD - Compete with walkers worldwide on the daily step leaderboard - See your rank update in real-time as you walk - Join or leave anytime — your choice 23+ WORKOUT TYPES - Running, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Hiking, HIIT, Yoga, and more - Live tracking with real-time pace, distance, heart rate, and elevation - Interactive route maps with GPS and GPX export - 3D Route Playback — replay any run or ride as a cinematic 3D flyover - Share workouts with customizable snapshot styles BEAUTIFUL VISUALIZATIONS - Hourly, weekly, and monthly interactive charts - Calendar heatmaps to explore your activity history - 8 color themes to personalize your experience - Weather-integrated home dashboard YEARLY INSIGHTS & RECORDS - Year-end recap with personal bests and milestones - 8 personal records: fastest pace, longest distance, most calories, and more - Creative formats: yearly receipts, passport stamps - Workout breakdown by type APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS - Native Watch app with real-time step tracking - 3 watch complications for instant step counts - 8 home screen widgets: steps, charts, calendar, streak, workouts - Live Activity during active workouts PERSONALIZATION - Multiple custom app icons - Light, dark, and system appearance modes - Metric, imperial, or nautical units - Configurable daily reminders PRIVACY FIRST - Health data stays on your device - No ads, no selling your data - Transparent privacy controls Steps Pro unlocks the full experience with a free trial: widgets, Watch app, route maps, 3D Route Playback, AI Coach, advanced analytics, App Lock, yearly insights, and all color themes. # Contact and Support Website: https://getsteps.app Terms of Use: https://getsteps.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getsteps.app/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Steps at Free against Activity Complications's $2.99. Steps also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Activity Complications's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Steps is free to download; Activity Complications costs $2.99 up front. Steps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Activity Complications asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Activity Complications ships an update every 2 months, Steps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Activity Complications versus Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActivity ComplicationsSteps
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdison CuencaHieu Dinh

In-app purchases

None

Activity Complications

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Steps

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month)$5.991 Month
  • 1-Year Subscription (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Subscription (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Steps Pro Lifetime2 variants$39.99
  • Steps Pro Family - Lifetime2 variants$79.99

Questions

Is Activity Complications free?
Activity Complications costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Activity Complications or Steps have ads?
Neither Activity Complications nor Steps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Activity Complications or Steps?
Activity Complications ships an update every 2 months, and Steps every 10 days. Most recently, Activity Complications was updated on September 23, 2026 and Steps on September 22, 2026.

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