Comparison

Move vs Steps Counter

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

Head to head
About

Move

This app encourages users to increase their daily step count to combat sedentary lifestyles and reduce health risks. It leverages HealthKit data to track progress and motivate users to achieve 8,000 steps daily for improved well-being.

Highlights
  • Step counting via HealthKit
  • Promotes increased daily activity
  • Health risk reduction focus
  • Reverses sedentary lifestyle effects
  • Social movement encouragement
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We live in a world where an increasing number of people lead sedentary lives. The modern way we work, access food, socialize, and entertain ourselves can all be accomplished from the comfort of our homes. However, this lifestyle shift has led to a significant rise in chronic diseases. Obesity, mental health issues, diabetes, sleep disorders, and more are diagnosed more frequently than ever before. Our advanced medical system, which has been managing these issues, is now overwhelmed. If this trend continues, it threatens to reduce our average life expectancy. Currently, people take an average of fewer than 4,000 steps per day, which is insufficient. Medical professionals and scientists often liken our lack of movement to the 'new tobacco' or 'the silent killer.' But there's hope: recent studies reveal that taking 8,000 steps per day can reduce the risk of early mortality by 50% compared to 4,000 steps. Additionally, these studies demonstrate that the adverse effects of inactivity on our bodies can be reversed in just two years. This transformation doesn't demand a gym membership or running a half marathon. All it requires is that we move more. So, let's come together to move more with our friends and reverse the sedentary trend. Move uses HealthKit data calculate your step count. The app will require read-only permissions for step data during onboarding.

About

Steps Counter

Track your daily steps, distance, time, and calories burned using your phone's built-in sensor. Set personal step goals, view progress with beautiful charts, and enjoy customizable themes. No registration is needed to access all features.

Highlights
  • Steps counter using built-in sensor
  • Records fitness activity, distance, time, calories
  • Daily and monthly statistics
  • Set daily step goals
  • View achievements
  • Home screen widgets support
  • Multi colorful themes
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Features • Steps counter using the built-in sensor, which is very power-saving • Record fitness activity, distance, time, calories • Daily and monthly statistics with a powerful view • Beautiful charts and animations • Set daily step goals • View your achievements • Support home screen widgets • No registration required, you can use all features without login • Multi colorful themes • Social media sharing Review from users "The interface is beautiful and there are multiple color themes, I use it every day." "Simple and easy to use, no extra features, recommended pedometer app." "Automatically record the number of steps, in order to be healthy, insist on walking 10000 steps a day." Tips Health data is for informational purposes only and is not intended for self-diagnosis or other medical purposes. Walking data is only stored in phone storage, we never collect your personal data or share your information with third parties. Terms of Service: https://www.deebex.com/step/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.deebex.com/step/privacy.html

Screenshots

Move4 screens
Steps Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Move at none against Steps Counter's 1. Move also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). Steps Counter's advantage is ratings volume (294 vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model 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. Steps Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Move asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Move against 4.6 for Steps Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Counter has 294 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Move's written reviews are positive against 64% of Steps Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Move ships an update every 2 weeks, Steps Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Move versus Steps Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoveSteps Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better4.6 (294 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings14294 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAP Studio, LLCDeebex Tech Ltd.

Customer experience

Move

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Steps Counter

All ratings285 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Move

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Steps Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Move free?
Move is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steps Counter free?
Steps Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Move or Steps Counter?
Move is rated higher. Move averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Steps Counter averages 4.6 from 294 ratings.
Do Move or Steps Counter have ads?
Steps Counter shows ads; Move does not.
Which is updated more often, Move or Steps Counter?
Move ships an update every 2 weeks, and Steps Counter monthly. Most recently, Move was updated on October 2, 2026 and Steps Counter on October 30, 2026.

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