Comparison

Step Counter vs Pure Step

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

Head to head
About

Step Counter

Features
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A calm companion for your daily water and steps. WATER REMINDER • A personal water goal (suggested from your weight and activity) • Smart reminders that adapt to when you last drank, stay quiet at night and stop at your goal • Tap "Drank" right from the notification • Water, tea, coffee, sparkling water and more, each counted by how much it really hydrates STEP COUNTER • Steps, distance and calories from your phone's motion sensor • Your water goal grows on active days CAFFEINE BALANCE • How much caffeine is in your body now, and how much will be left at bedtime • The best time for your last coffee so it doesn't cost you sleep INTERMITTENT FASTING • 16:8, 18:6, 20:4 or your own plan • What happens in your body, hour by hour HISTORY & STREAKS • Weekly and monthly charts, your best day and streaks WIDGET & WATCH • Log a cup with one tap from the home screen widget • Apple Watch and Wear OS apps with a water ring on your watch face NO ACCOUNT. Your data stays on your phone. Pro: a one-time purchase removes all ads. This app does not provide medical advice.

About

Pure Step

Features
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Pure Step is a clean and focused pedometer designed for simplicity. Track your daily steps, walking distance, calories, active time, and long-term progress with a smooth and minimal interface. Features: • Live step tracking • Daily, weekly, and monthly history • Distance and calorie tracking • Goal system • Minimal dark UI • Fast and lightweight experience Pure Step helps you stay active without distractions.

Screenshots

Step Counter4 screens
Pure Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pure Step at none against Step Counter's 1. Pure Step also leads on ads (none vs shown). Step Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pure Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Step Counter versus Pure Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep CounterPure Step
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 53 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtepeak LLCGokhan Bayazit

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Step Counter

One-time1
  • Pro: Remove ads$1.99
None

Pure Step

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step Counter free?
Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pure Step free?
Pure Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Step Counter or Pure Step have ads?
Step Counter shows ads; Pure Step does not.

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