# Argus vs Steps+

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Argus at 36K against Steps+'s 1.3K. Argus also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Steps+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Argus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Steps+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Argus against 4.8 for Steps+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Argus has 36K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Argus's written reviews are positive against 80% of Steps+'s.

Argus ships an update monthly, Steps+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Argus | Steps+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-pedometer-step-tracker/id624329444/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 79.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azumio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/439290207) | [Kenneth Ackerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/313133495) |

## What reviewers say

### Argus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-pedometer-step-tracker/id624329444)

Track your steps, calories, sleep, and workouts all in one place. Compete with friends in fitness challenges to stay motivated and achieve your health goals. Log meals easily with photo recognition and barcode scanning.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Photo calorie counter, Sleep tracking with smart alarm, GPS activity tracking, Friend step challenges, Weight loss goal setting

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Azumio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Azumio Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Azumio Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Azumio Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Azumio Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Covers the basics
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful challenges and social features
- 👍 Good for tracking exercise, sleep, and intake

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited food database and inaccurate nutritional info
- 💰 Premium features are overpriced
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not tracking properly
- Syncing issues with Fitbit and other devices
- Frequent app crashes, especially on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually enter micronutrients
- Better integration with wearables and other apps
- More customization options for tiles and dashboard
- Improved reporting and historical data tracking


### Steps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488)

This app efficiently tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance using your iPhone's built-in sensors. It integrates with Apple Watch and the Health app to provide a comprehensive view of your activity. Set daily goals, view progress charts, and receive notifications upon reaching them.

**Highlights:** Step and calorie tracking, Apple Watch integration, Daily goal setting, Progress charts, Health app integration, Data export, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month of Full Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Year of Full Version | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Helpful for weight loss journey
- 🚀 Simple and efficient app
- 👍 Motivating and encouraging
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🐛 Steps count changes over time
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (random texts)
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Steps count increases even when not moving
- App crashes after iOS 16.11 update
- Incorrect floor counting
- Issues with syncing data from Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Allow customization of stride length
- Provide more granular achievement goals
- Integrate with Apple Watch and HealthKit
- Add ability to clear step history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Argus free?

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

### Is Steps+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Argus or Steps+?

Argus is rated higher. Argus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Steps+ averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Argus or Steps+ have ads?

Both Argus and Steps+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Argus or Steps+?

Argus ships an update monthly, and Steps+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Argus was updated on October 13, 2026 and Steps+ on October 7, 2026.

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