StepTracker vs Vital
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StepTracker
This application helps you increase your daily steps and motivation to reach your fitness goals. It automatically tracks your steps, even when the app is closed, and offers a home screen widget for easy progress monitoring. Set custom goals, earn awards, and view your weekly progress with insightful charts.
- Automatic step counting
- Apple Health integration
- Customizable step goals
- Home screen widget
- Weekly step charts
- Awards for progress
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StepTracker — the walking you already do, worth looking at. StepTracker turns the steps Apple Health already tracks into a daily habit worth checking — records, streaks, and patterns from data you're already generating, on your phone and nowhere else. SEE TODAY AT A GLANCE Your ring animates up the moment you open the app. A daily card tells a different story depending on when you check — yesterday's story in the morning, your pace to goal at midday, how close you are to a personal best by evening. EVERY WALK, TRACKED LIVE Start a live walk and watch your count in real time — on the Lock Screen, in the Dynamic Island, and on your Apple Watch. It ends itself if you forget, and nothing is ever written back to Health. WIDGETS AND A WATCH APP Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show your ring and count without opening the app. Complications do the same on your wrist, plus a dedicated watch app for your ring, streak, and goal. RECORDS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Personal bests, streaks, and a weekday fingerprint that shows when you actually move. Chase themed journeys — from New York City to the Idaho wilderness to the Pacific Northwest — each one turning distance into a badge collection. 30+ METRICS, ONE PLACE Steps, distance, stairs, walking speed, cadence, and more — each with its own history and chart. COMPLETELY PRIVATE Every calculation happens on your device. No account, no server, no ads. Your health data is never sent anywhere — not even to us. FREE TO TRY StepTracker is free to download and free to use for 7 days. After that, continue with a subscription — monthly, yearly (with its own free trial), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices shown in USD and may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or cancelled anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Vital
This app is a free health companion that precisely tracks your daily steps, distance walked, and floors climbed. It also offers dedicated walking workouts and provides yearly statistics to monitor your fitness progress.
- Step tracking
- Distance walked monitoring
- Floors climbed count
- Walking workout tracking
- Yearly statistics
- Always free
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Step into a healthier you with Vital - Step Counter, your comprehensive health companion! Say hello to the ultimate step tracking experience, floors climbed, and more. Discover the power of walking as you monitor your progress and reach new fitness heights. Best of all, it's all free – no hidden costs, no strings attached. ----= Features =---- Step Tracking: Keep tabs on your daily steps with precision. Whether you're chasing a daily step goal or just staying active, Vital ensures you're always in the know. Distance Walked: Watch your journey unfold as you track the distance covered during your walks. Set your sights on new milestones and explore the world around you. Floors Climbed: Elevate your fitness routine by counting floors climbed. Reach for the sky and conquer new heights every day. Walking Workouts: Embark on walking sessions that track your time, distance, and speed. Whether you're strolling through the park or power walking through the city, Vital has your back. Yearly Statistics: Reflect on your progress with insightful yearly statistics. Witness your achievements grow over time as you step into each new chapter. Always Free: Enjoy all these incredible features without any subscription fees. We believe in keeping health and wellness accessible to everyone. Elevate your fitness journey with Vital - Step Counter, your trusty companion for every step of the way. Start walking towards a healthier lifestyle today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepTracker at none against Vital's 3. StepTracker also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 18 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Vital sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StepTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StepTracker against 5.0 for Vital. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
StepTracker ships an update every 8 days, Vital every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StepTracker | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brittany Rima | Justin Cabral |
Customer experience
StepTracker
Vital
In-app purchases
StepTracker
No in-app purchases
Vital
- Small Tip$2.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99









