Comparison

Runba vs Step Counter

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

Head to head
About

Runba

Features
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Runba is a movement app that gamifies daily activity (walking and running), making it easy and fun to stick to a healthier lifestyle.

About

Step Counter

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, water intake, and sleep patterns. It uses AI to help you achieve your health and fitness goals, offering daily reports and reminders. Enjoy offline tracking and minimal battery usage.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Water intake logging and reminders
  • Sleep duration and quality analysis
  • Offline tracking capability
  • Daily activity and health reports
  • GPS walking map
  • Low battery consumption
Features
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Track your daily steps, distance, calories burned, water intake, and sleep patterns effortlessly with Step Counter: Pedometer AI. This smart step tracker uses AI to help you walk more, stay fit, stay hydrated, sleep better, and reach your health goals. Why Choose Step Counter: Pedometer AI? Accurate Step Tracking: Counts your steps automatically throughout the day using your phone’s built-in sensors. Water Intake Tracking: Log your daily water consumption, set hydration goals, and get reminders to drink more. Sleep Analysis: Monitor your sleep duration and quality to improve rest and recovery. Offline Mode: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Step tracking works even when you're offline. Daily Reports: Get clear insights into your walking activity, calories burned, distance walked (in miles or kilometers), hydration, and sleep data. Walking Map: View your walking route on the map when GPS is enabled. Health & Fitness Goals: Stay motivated with daily goals, reminders, and progress tracking. Minimal Battery Use: Optimized for low power consumption. Perfect for: Fitness enthusiasts and walkers Weight loss, hydration, and calorie tracking Improving daily activity and sleep quality Building healthy habits Using your phone or smartwatch Whether you're walking around your house, tracking long hikes, staying hydrated, or improving your sleep, Step Counter: Pedometer AI makes it easy and fun.

Screenshots

Runba3 screens
Step Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runba at none against Step Counter's 8. Runba also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Runba asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runba ships an update fortnightly, Step Counter every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Runba versus Step Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunbaStep Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFORWARD SILVER LTDTetiana Kalchenko

In-app purchases

None

Runba

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Step Counter

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Step Counter Premium (Yearly)$14.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Premium Year Access2 variants$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Runba free?
Runba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Counter free?
Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Runba or Step Counter have ads?
Neither Runba nor Step Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runba or Step Counter?
Runba ships an update fortnightly, and Step Counter every 10 days. Most recently, Runba was updated on September 7, 2026 and Step Counter on September 26, 2026.

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