# Steps vs Steps

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 5.0 against Steps's 4.1. Steps also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Steps ships an update monthly, Steps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-the-step-counter-app/id1596709215/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Feher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462164182) | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470195666) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-the-step-counter-app/id1596709215)

This app tracks your daily steps to encourage increased physical activity. It offers a simple interface, works offline, and respects user privacy by not collecting data. View your progress over days, weeks, and months with hourly and daily breakdowns.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Ad-free experience, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, Daily goal setting (Pro), Apple Health integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Step Counter | $2.99 | one-time |


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882)

Effortlessly track your daily walking progress, distance, and calories burned. Set personalized step goals, build streaks, and earn achievement badges to stay motivated on your fitness journey. Integrates with Apple Health for private, on-device tracking.

**Highlights:** Live step, distance, and calorie tracking, Customizable daily step goals, Achievement badges and streaks, 7-day trend and monthly calendar views, Home screen widgets, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

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

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Steps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Steps or Steps have ads?

Neither Steps nor Steps shows ads.

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

Steps ships an update monthly, and Steps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 24, 2026 and Steps on October 10, 2026.

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