# More Steps vs Steps Counter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Steps Counter at free against More Steps's free with in-app purchases. Steps Counter also leads on ratings volume (285 vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. More Steps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Steps Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for More Steps against 4.6 for Steps Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Counter has 285 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

More Steps ships an update every 2 months, Steps Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | More Steps | Steps Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-steps/id1592906099/reviews) | [4.6 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-counter-pedometer-app/id6449964827/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **285** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Osawa Shunsuke](https://appshunter.io/developer/477431394) | [Deebex Tech Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/734250368) |

## What reviewers say

### More Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/more-steps/id1592906099)

Track your daily step count and easily see how many steps remain to reach your goal. View past progress and target achievement percentages through a calendar. Integrates with Apple Health for seamless data synchronization.

**Highlights:** Daily step count tracking, Steps remaining to target display, Home and lock screen widgets, Calendar view of past steps, Target achievement percentage, Apple Health integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support for development | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Edition | $3.99 | one-time |


### Steps Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-counter-pedometer-app/id6449964827)

Track your daily steps, distance, time, and calories burned using your phone's built-in sensor. Set personal step goals, view progress with beautiful charts, and enjoy customizable themes. No registration is needed to access all features.

**Highlights:** Steps counter using built-in sensor, Records fitness activity, distance, time, calories, Daily and monthly statistics, Set daily step goals, View achievements, Home screen widgets support, Multi colorful themes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is More Steps free?

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

### Is Steps Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, More Steps or Steps Counter?

More Steps and Steps Counter are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 285 ratings respectively.

### Do More Steps or Steps Counter have ads?

Both More Steps and Steps Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, More Steps or Steps Counter?

More Steps ships an update every 2 months, and Steps Counter monthly. Most recently, More Steps was updated on October 17, 2026 and Steps Counter on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*