# StepTracker vs Stompers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepTracker at 100% against Stompers's 56%. StepTracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). Stompers's advantage is ratings volume (8.8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stompers sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. StepTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepTracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stompers has 8.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of StepTracker's written reviews are positive against 56% of Stompers's.

StepTracker ships an update every 8 days, Stompers every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepTracker | Stompers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steptracker-step-counter/id1663569893/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stompers-walking-step-counter/id6477849675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 76 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brittany Rima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602436739) | [Stompers, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656162793) |

## What reviewers say

### StepTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steptracker-step-counter/id1663569893)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Apple Health integration, Customizable step goals, Home screen widget, Weekly step charts, Awards for progress

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stompers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stompers-walking-step-counter/id6477849675)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #83 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app transforms fitness tracking into a social game. Connect with friends, participate in daily challenges, and stay motivated to walk and burn calories. It's a fun way to achieve health and fitness goals together.

**Highlights:** Free pedometer game, Walking challenges and contests, Connect with friends and family, Daily games and motivation, Syncs with Apple Health, Activity and calorie tracking

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Stompers (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Stompers (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Super Stompers (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Super Stompers (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Super Stompers (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Super Stompers (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Super Stompers (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Super Stompers (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Super Stompers (Yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| Super Stompers (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Tier 1 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 coins | $13.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Fun and competitive
- 👍 Motivates users to walk more
- 👍 Engaging gameplay with power-ups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔧 Mechanics need balancing
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- 🕰️ Time zone issues
- 🔍 Requires too many friends to use

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not accurately syncing
- Leaderboard issues with time zones
- App crashing on startup
- Friend adding/removing problems

**Requested features**

- Add Fitbit/other tracker integration
- Extend daily end time to midnight
- Implement separate friend groups
- Add more power-up options
- Improve coin/reward system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepTracker free?

StepTracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stompers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepTracker or Stompers?

StepTracker is rated higher. StepTracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stompers averages 4.8 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do StepTracker or Stompers have ads?

Stompers shows ads; StepTracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepTracker or Stompers?

StepTracker ships an update every 8 days, and Stompers every 3 days. Most recently, StepTracker was updated on September 14, 2026 and Stompers on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*