# Vital vs StepControl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepControl at none against Vital's 3. StepControl also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vital sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StepControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vital | StepControl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vital-step-counter/id6451499273/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Cabral](https://appshunter.io/developer/571424854) | [Murat Kudukhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696892386) |

## What reviewers say

### Vital

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vital-step-counter/id6451499273)

This app is a free health companion that precisely tracks your daily steps, distance walked, and floors climbed. It also offers dedicated walking workouts and provides yearly statistics to monitor your fitness progress.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Distance walked monitoring, Floors climbed count, Walking workout tracking, Yearly statistics, Always free

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### StepControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepcontrol/id6470368864)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vital free?

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

### Is StepControl free?

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

### Do Vital or StepControl have ads?

Neither Vital nor StepControl shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*