# Step vs Step Tracker · Step Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step at none against Step Tracker · Step Counter's 7. Step also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). Step Tracker · Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker · Step Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Step against 4.9 for Step Tracker · Step Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker · Step Counter has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Step's written reviews are positive against 77% of Step Tracker · Step Counter's.

Step ships an update every 4 months, Step Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step | Step Tracker · Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-up/id609094182/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Finity, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/580959790) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-up/id609094182)

This app motivates you to reach your daily step goals with progress tracking, personalized reminders, and achievement awards. It offers a 21-day challenge and allows sharing progress with friends. Connect to a health website and use with a compatible pedometer.

**Highlights:** Track daily steps and goal progress, Set personal walking reminders, Earn achievement awards, Share achievements on social media, 21-day walking challenge, Modify daily goals, Fitbit device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Step Tracker · Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and duration. It offers real-time GPS tracking for activities and displays your progress in clear, intuitive graphs. Set personal goals and achieve them to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Auto step tracking, Calorie and distance tracking, Real-time GPS map tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly reports, Goal setting and achievements, Apple Watch and Apple Health sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $18.90 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💪 Helpful for fitness goals
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 💸 Unwanted charges/subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on certain devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect distance/step reporting

**Requested features**

- More workout/exercise tracking features
- Ability to delete/edit recorded workouts
- Integration with other health apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step free?

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

### Is Step Tracker · Step Counter free?

Step Tracker · Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step or Step Tracker · Step Counter?

Step is rated higher. Step averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step Tracker · Step Counter averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Step or Step Tracker · Step Counter have ads?

Step Tracker · Step Counter shows ads; Step does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step or Step Tracker · Step Counter?

Step ships an update every 4 months, and Step Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. Most recently, Step was updated on October 5, 2026 and Step Tracker · Step Counter on October 15, 2026.

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