Activity Rings+ vs JStepWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Activity Rings+
This app displays your Apple Watch Activity Rings and Stand Hour progress directly on your watch face. Get a quick glance at your daily steps and activity data without needing to open the main app.
- Activity Rings display
- Stand Hour indicator
- Daily Steps at a glance
- Complications for watch faces
- Percentage or remaining data view
- Tap to refresh data
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Wish it were easier to see whether you’ve met your Stand Hour yet? This app uses your HealthKit data to offer complications for your favorite Apple Watch faces that show your Activity Rings, plus a Stand Hour circle to show whether you’ve already earned it at a glance. Note: If the app is missing on your Watch after purchase, go to the App Store on your Watch to install. (Scroll to the bottom, click Account -> Purchased, and tap the download cloud next to Activity Rings+) - APPLE WATCH APP In the app, see a quick view of your Move/Exercise/Stand data and your familiar Activity Rings, with an added indicator showing whether you've met the current Stand Hour. Also see today's Steps at a glance—no more scrolling down to interpret your activity data! Tap the screen to switch to percentage view or Calories/Minutes/Stand Hours remaining. - COMPLICATIONS On newer Apple Watch faces (Meridian, Infographic, California, etc.), you can add complications that feature your Activity Rings with an added stand indicator that illuminates when you've met the current stand hour. On older Apple Watch faces, (Breathe, Modular, Colors, Simple, etc.), you can add a Stand Indicator that will be colored solid if you've met the current stand hour or will be a hollow outline if you still need to stand up. Note: Complications refresh in the background as often as Apple permits. Tap the complication to open the app if you'd like to refresh the data immediately. Your Stand Hour will always clear at the start of the next hour, so if you see Activity Rings+ lit up, you'll know you've hit it. If you have any issues with HealthKit permissions, make sure to grant permissions from your iPhone via Settings -> Privacy -> Health. If complications are not available immediately after installation, rebooting your Apple Watch usually does the trick!
JStepWatch
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Introducing JStepWatch – your ultimate solution for effortless activity tracking, right from your watch face! Say goodbye to the hassle of navigating through endless screens to find crucial health data. With JStepWatch, all the essential insights into your daily activity are available at a glance, empowering you to stay on top of your fitness goals without interruption. Track your steps, distance, flights climbed, and stand minutes with unparalleled convenience. No need to open the activity app and scroll through multiple views – everything is instantly accessible from your watch face. Want to see how today compares to your past performance? JStepWatch also provides detailed charts, letting you effortlessly track your progress over the last 7 days. Powered by HealthKit, JStepWatch seamlessly integrates with your health data, displaying real-time updates directly from your device. During the quick setup process, simply authorize access to HealthKit, and rest assured – your data stays secure. JStepWatch only reads and displays information; it never alters or shares your personal health data. Your stats are refreshed automatically, in sync with WatchOS updates, keeping your watch face updated throughout the day. Experience a smarter, more efficient way to monitor your activity with JStepWatch – fitness tracking has never been so simple and seamless!
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Activity Rings+ at weekly against JStepWatch's every 24 months. Activity Rings+ also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Activity Rings+ costs $0.99 and JStepWatch $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Activity Rings+ ships an update weekly, JStepWatch every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Activity Rings+ | JStepWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Wallace | Julian Werfel |
In-app purchases
Activity Rings+
No in-app purchases
JStepWatch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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