Comparison

HKStepMonitor vs StepApp Pro

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

Head to head
About

HKStepMonitor

This utility app displays daily and weekly step counts tracked by your iPhone and Apple Watch. It presents your step data in a clear graph format, making it easy to monitor your activity over the past seven days.

Highlights
  • Displays step counts from Apple HealthKit
  • Tracks steps from iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Shows daily and weekly step totals
  • Presents data in a graph format
  • Monitors activity for the past 7 days
Features
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Simple utility for iPhone that uses Apple HealthKit to display the number of steps that were measured by the iPhone and Apple Watch. Displays steps measured for the past 7 days with a total for the week and daily totals in a graph format. Please enjoy this simple and handy tool to easily find and monitor your steps for the week and the day.

About

StepApp Pro

Features
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Step App Pro – Pacer Pedometer & Calorie Tracker Take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. Step App Pro is a simple, accurate, and motivating pedometer app that automatically tracks your steps, calories burned, and walking distance — right from your pocket. Whether you're trying to lose weight, stay active, or simply build healthier daily habits, Step App Pro makes it easy to monitor your progress and stay on track every single day. High-Precision Step Counting Using your iPhone's built-in motion sensors, Step App Pro accurately counts every step you take — whether you're walking, running, or going about your daily routine. Works reliably even when your phone is in your pocket or bag. Apple Health Integration Step App Pro syncs seamlessly with Apple Health (HealthKit), giving you a complete picture of your daily activity all in one place. Your steps, calories, and distance are always up to date. Automatic Calorie Calculation Calories burned are calculated automatically based on your steps and personal profile. Compare your calories burned with your food intake to manage your weight more effectively and build lasting healthy habits. Easy-to-Read Progress Graphs Visualise your activity with clean, clear graphs. Track daily, weekly, and monthly trends at a glance — and stay motivated by seeing how far you've come. Personalised Goal Setting Set your own daily step or calorie goals — like 10,000 steps a day — and watch your progress in real time. Celebrate every milestone and keep pushing forward. Smart Notifications Get gentle reminders to move when you've been sitting too long, or a congratulations when you hit your goal. Customise notifications to fit your daily routine perfectly. WHY CHOOSE STEP APP PRO? - Simple & intuitive — open the app and start tracking instantly - Accurate data from high-precision iPhone motion sensors - Apple Health sync for complete fitness tracking - Motivating goals and progress tracking - Ideal for walking, running, weight loss & daily health management IMPORTANT NOTES - Please enter your correct height, weight, and age in Settings for the most accurate calorie and distance calculations. - Allow Motion & Fitness and Health permissions when prompted for full functionality. - Background step counting is optimised to balance accuracy with battery life. Download Step App Pro today and start moving toward a healthier, happier you!

Screenshots

HKStepMonitor4 screens
StepApp Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepApp Pro at every 3 months against HKStepMonitor's every 21 months. StepApp Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HKStepMonitor ships an update every 21 months, StepApp Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HKStepMonitor versus StepApp Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHKStepMonitorStepApp Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard ArmstrongHUBRION LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

HKStepMonitor

No in-app purchases

None

StepApp Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HKStepMonitor free?
HKStepMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepApp Pro free?
StepApp Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HKStepMonitor or StepApp Pro have ads?
Neither HKStepMonitor nor StepApp Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HKStepMonitor or StepApp Pro?
HKStepMonitor ships an update every 21 months, and StepApp Pro every 3 months. Most recently, HKStepMonitor was updated on October 20, 2026 and StepApp Pro on October 18, 2026.

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