Comparison

StepControl vs One Small Step

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

Head to head
About

StepControl

Features
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Want to stay in shape and track your activity? Our step tracking app will help you achieve these goals. Set daily goals, monitor your progress, and get motivated through achievements. Thanks to an intuitive interface and easy usage, you can live a healthy lifestyle, keep track of your steps, and improve your physical condition.

About

One Small Step

This app helps you build a sustainable walking habit by setting realistic, achievable step goals that gradually increase over time. It focuses on personal progress and consistency, rather than demanding high step counts. Designed for individuals with fluctuating energy levels or those starting their fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Personalized step goals
  • Gradual goal progression
  • Focus on sustainable habits
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • Guidance for daily movement
  • Builds user confidence
Features
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One Small Step is not about setting sky-high step goals and shaming you when you miss them. It is about building a sustainable walking habit that grows over time, wherever you're starting from. How it works 1. We look at your recent walking habits using Apple Health 2. One Small Step calculates a realistic, achievable step goal that sits just above your current level 3. With clear guidance and support, you start consistently reaching that goal 4. When you are ready, the goal is nudged up and the process repeats Reaching your goal is always a win, regardless of the number. For one person, 5,000 steps may feel impossible. For someone else, it may barely register. Progress is personal. One Small Step focuses on getting you to your own goal in a way that is sustainable and builds over time. Built for real life One Small Step is designed for people traditional step trackers do not work for, including: - People living with chronic illness or fluctuating energy levels - People who spend most of the day sitting and want walking to fit naturally into daily life - People starting from zero or rebuilding after injury - People becoming less active with age who want to maintain mobility and independence Making goals feel achievable Rather than focusing on step counts alone, One Small Step helps you see how to reach your personal goal for the day. We break your goal down into manageable walks so progress feels achievable and confidence builds naturally. When you know your goal and you are close to reaching it, you start spotting small opportunities to move more. That might look like: - Taking the stairs instead of an elevator - Going for a short walk during a break or while on a call - Parking slightly further away than usual Why walking this way matters Gradually increasing your daily steps is linked to better mood, improved sleep, healthier heart function, and maintaining mobility as you age. Small, consistent increases matter more than occasional big efforts. That is why One Small Step focuses on steady, achievable progress. No shame. No unrealistic expectations. Just steady progress that builds, one small step at a time. Terms of Service: https://onesmallstep.today/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://onesmallstep.today/privacy-policy

Screenshots

StepControl4 screens
One Small Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepControl at none against One Small Step's 1. StepControl also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. One Small Step sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. StepControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StepControl versus One Small Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepControlOne Small Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurat KudukhovSerena Lambert

In-app purchases

None

StepControl

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

One Small Step

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StepControl free?
StepControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is One Small Step free?
One Small Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepControl or One Small Step have ads?
Neither StepControl nor One Small Step shows ads.

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