# Plant Counter vs Stepscape

The clearest difference is price: Stepscape at Free against Plant Counter's $5.99. Plant Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Stepscape is free to download; Plant Counter costs $5.99 up front. Stepscape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Plant Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plant Counter ships an update daily, Stepscape every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plant Counter | Stepscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscape-walk-and-discover/id6755166311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ero Karlsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675058643) | [Spencer Bradkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852390517) |

## What reviewers say

### Plant Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-counter/id6475787793)

This app helps you track the variety of plant-based foods you consume weekly to improve your gut microbiome and overall health. It records your plant intake, displays statistics on streaks and progress, and identifies your most frequently eaten plants. All data is stored locally and the app is a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Track weekly plant-based food intake, Monitor gut microbiome diversity, View weekly statistics and streaks, Identify most consumed plants, Edit or delete registered plants, Autocompletion for easy entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stepscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepscape-walk-and-discover/id6755166311)

Discover your city on foot with custom walking routes based on your interests. Explore hidden gems, parks, and scenic streets with live tracking and detailed maps. Save, share, and track your progress towards your step goals.

**Highlights:** Custom route generation based on interests, Live walking route tracking, Points of interest on maps, Browse curated routes by city, Save and share routes, Track steps and meet goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer+ Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Explorer+ Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plant Counter free?

Plant Counter costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stepscape free?

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

### Do Plant Counter or Stepscape have ads?

Neither Plant Counter nor Stepscape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plant Counter or Stepscape?

Plant Counter ships an update daily, and Stepscape every 2 weeks. Most recently, Plant Counter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stepscape on October 25, 2026.

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