# Macadam, The Step Counter. vs TDM

The clearest difference is ads: TDM at none against Macadam, The Step Counter.'s shown. TDM also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Macadam, The Step Counter.'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (16K vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Macadam, The Step Counter. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and TDM sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Macadam, The Step Counter. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Macadam, The Step Counter. has 16K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Macadam, The Step Counter.'s written reviews are positive against 91% of TDM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Macadam, The Step Counter. ships an update every 6 days, TDM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macadam, The Step Counter. | TDM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macadam-the-step-counter/id1633296501/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdm/id1668882832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MACADAM TECHNOLOGIES, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633296503) | [Sportz SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668882834) |

## What reviewers say

### Macadam, The Step Counter.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macadam-the-step-counter/id1633296501)

This app converts your daily steps and physical activity into virtual coins that can be exchanged for real money. It integrates with Apple Health and connected watches to track your progress, offering motivation for fitness and weight loss goals.

**Highlights:** Converts steps to real money, Integrates with Apple Health, Syncs with connected watches, Tracks steps and calories burned, Rewards physical activity, Privacy-focused, no GPS data used

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Streak repair | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Skips | $1.09 | one-time |
| 10 Skips | $3.39 | one-time |
| 3 step boosters 4X pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 step boosters 10X pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and rewarding
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Earns real money
- 🏃‍♀️ Encourages physical activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues with steps and games
- ⏱️ Slow to earn rewards
- 💸 Difficult to reach payout thresholds
- 🔍 Poor customer service responsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not registering correctly
- Game rewards not being credited
- App freezing or crashing
- Accounts being deleted without permission

**Requested features**

- Automatic step tracking and conversion
- More ways to earn coins beyond walking
- Lower payout thresholds
- Improved customer support


### TDM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdm/id1668882832)

This app provides personalized diet and workout plans to help users reach their health and fitness objectives. It offers customized eating plans, training programs, and nutritional guidance based on individual needs and goals.

**Highlights:** Personalized diet plans, Customizable eating plans, Nutritional information, Healthy recipes, Personalized training programs, Tailored workout advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transformer son programme PDF | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ré-ajustement de programme | $24.99 | one-time |
| Diet+Training (Perte de Poids) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Diet+Training (Prise de Masse) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Diet+Training (Sèche) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macadam, The Step Counter. free?

Macadam, The Step Counter. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TDM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Macadam, The Step Counter. or TDM?

Macadam, The Step Counter. is rated higher. Macadam, The Step Counter. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while TDM averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Macadam, The Step Counter. or TDM have ads?

Macadam, The Step Counter. shows ads; TDM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Macadam, The Step Counter. or TDM?

Macadam, The Step Counter. ships an update every 6 days, and TDM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Macadam, The Step Counter. was updated on November 6, 2026 and TDM on November 3, 2026.

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