# Weight Loss Tracker vs Step Tracker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Step Tracker at every 2 weeks against Weight Loss Tracker's every 5 weeks. Step Tracker also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 81%) and ratings volume (416 vs 72). Weight Loss Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weight Loss Tracker sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Step Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weight Loss Tracker against 4.8 for Step Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker has 416 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Weight Loss Tracker's written reviews are positive against 92% of Step Tracker's.

Weight Loss Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, Step Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weight Loss Tracker | Step Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-tracker-wltb/id6448984613/reviews) | **[4.8 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **416** |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Law](https://appshunter.io/developer/987072750) | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) |

## What reviewers say

### Weight Loss Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-tracker-wltb/id6448984613)

Easily track your calorie intake, macros, and meals with AI-powered food and nutrition label scanning. Achieve your weight loss goals faster with personalized meal planning and progress visualization.

**Highlights:** AI food and meal scanning, Nutrition label scanning (OCR), Calorie and macro tracking, Meal planner, Progress tracking and charts, Apple Watch integration, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Six Months | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro Six Months | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Six Months | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | Free | one-time |


### Step Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun, collectible adventure. Walk to hatch eggs and discover over 200 unique creatures, with rarer beasts unlocked through consistent activity. Track your progress with detailed statistics and motivating home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Collect 200 unique beasts, Daily streak rewards for rare creatures, Detailed step, distance, and calorie statistics, Motivating home screen widgets, Apple Health and wearable support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.90 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cute and adorable beasts
- 🚀 Highly motivating for walking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Gamified step tracking
- 💖 Makes fitness fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid membership/subscription
- 🐛 Step count accuracy issues
- 🔁 Repetitive creature rewards
- 💸 Lifetime subscription expensive
- 🖼️ AI-generated art, repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Step count is off
- Widgets not updating
- App not starting
- Streak broken due to app update
- Incorrect step/distance tracking

**Requested features**

- Integration with iWatch Home Screen
- More diverse creature rewards
- Bios for creatures
- Ability to compete with friends
- Step count displayed on watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weight Loss Tracker free?

Weight Loss Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weight Loss Tracker or Step Tracker?

Step Tracker is rated higher. Weight Loss Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Step Tracker averages 4.8 from 416 ratings.

### Do Weight Loss Tracker or Step Tracker have ads?

Neither Weight Loss Tracker nor Step Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weight Loss Tracker or Step Tracker?

Weight Loss Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Step Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weight Loss Tracker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Step Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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