Comparison

Only Steps vs MySteps

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

Head to head
About

Only Steps

Features
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Only Steps shows your daily step count in the app, in Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and as a Live Activity. DISCLAIMERS * Only Steps uses location changes in the background to update the step count while you move. This can slightly decrease battery life * Apple Health integration: When enabled, Only Steps reads step count from Apple Health. Only Steps does not modify or share Health data

About

MySteps

This app offers a highly customizable pedometer experience, allowing users to design their own fitness dashboard. Set personal goals, track various metrics like steps, distance, and calories, and view progress through visually appealing recap stories. Your health data remains private and on your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Personalized goal setting
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • Recap stories
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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MySteps turns your Apple Health data into a clear step tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. Set a goal, keep your streak, and see your progress at a glance. APPLE WATCH • Walk with large, clear numbers: time, steps, heart rate, distance, and pace • See live steps, steps per minute, and your daily goal • Follow heart rate zones and a live map on outdoor walks and hikes • Get a full summary with energy and steps per minute after each walk REACH YOUR GOAL • Set a daily step goal and build a streak • See steps, distance, calories, floors, and exercise minutes • Earn awards as your total steps grow KEEP PROGRESS CLOSE • Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Add Apple Watch complications • Track outdoor walks, indoor walks, and hikes on iPhone and Apple Watch • Use both pages of iPhone Duo when it is open SEE THE PATTERN • Review weekly, monthly, yearly, and all-time insights • Watch your monthly Wrapped story • Compare steps with other walkers on the optional leaderboard MYSTEPS PRO Core step tracking is free. MySteps Pro is a one-time purchase. It adds AI Insights, your full history and Wrapped archive, Pro widgets, more colors and layouts, custom daily goals, more streak freezes, and data export. Core step tracking works without an account. MySteps reads Apple Health data on your device. AI Insights and the leaderboard use online services only after you turn them on. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Only Steps2 screens
MySteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MySteps at Free against Only Steps's $0.99. MySteps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Only Steps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads and iOS requirement 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

MySteps is free to download; Only Steps costs $0.99 up front. MySteps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Only Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Only Steps ships an update every 6 weeks, MySteps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Only Steps versus MySteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnly StepsMySteps
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB205 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAkos PolsterMSW Digital LLC

In-app purchases

None

Only Steps

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

MySteps

Subscriptions2
  • MySteps Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • MySteps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99
  • Premium Member Upgrade$4.99
  • MySteps Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Only Steps free?
Only Steps costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySteps free?
MySteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Only Steps or MySteps have ads?
Neither Only Steps nor MySteps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Only Steps or MySteps?
Only Steps ships an update every 6 weeks, and MySteps weekly. Most recently, Only Steps was updated on October 30, 2026 and MySteps on October 26, 2026.

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