# BodyState vs Step Step

The clearest difference is monetization model: Step Step at freemium against BodyState's subscription. Step Step also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). BodyState's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BodyState sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Step Step sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Step holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BodyState has 1.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of BodyState's written reviews are positive against 100% of Step Step's.

BodyState ships an update every 6 weeks, Step Step every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BodyState | Step Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodystate-vitals-tracker/id6479940325/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-step-pedometer-and-workout/id6789786757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 170 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fitness & Sports apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848120406) | [Gwilym James](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789786759) |

## What reviewers say

### BodyState

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodystate-vitals-tracker/id6479940325)

This app provides a daily energy score based on your fitness metrics, helping you manage stress, plan workouts, and understand your body's condition. It tracks sleep, recovery, stress levels, and training load, offering personalized insights to optimize your well-being.

**Highlights:** Personalized Energy Score, Sleep & Recovery Tracking, Stress Insights via HRV, Acute Training Load (ATL), Personalized Baseline Learning, All-in-One Dashboard, Apple Health Sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Patron | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champion | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate body battery tracking
- 💡 Helpful for managing recovery and fatigue
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Health
- 🔍 Limited data history
- 🔍 Needs more detailed explanations of metrics

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access app due to Health permissions
- App not working after updates

**Requested features**

- Longer data history
- Automatic Apple Watch complication updates
- Customization options
- Ability to manually log feelings/recovery


### Step Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-step-pedometer-and-workout/id6789786757)

Track your daily steps, workouts, and weight with a visually engaging night-sky dashboard. Earn medals, build streaks, and fill your moonlit ring as you move. Your health data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Daily step ring with live count and historical views, Adaptive streaks and streak protection shields, Medal cabinet with over 40 awards, Weight, body fat, and waist logging with trend lines, GPS workout recording with route, heart-rate, and elevation, Workout calendar and year heat map, Apple Watch app and widgets for Home/Lock Screen

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step Step Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Step Step Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Step Step Pro Family | $24.99 | per year |
| Solar Flare Shield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shield 3-Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Shield Crate | $3.99 | one-time |
| Step Step Pro — Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Step Step Pro — Family Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BodyState free?

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

### Is Step Step free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BodyState or Step Step?

Step Step is rated higher. BodyState averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Step Step averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BodyState or Step Step have ads?

BodyState shows ads; Step Step does not.

### Which is updated more often, BodyState or Step Step?

BodyState ships an update every 6 weeks, and Step Step every 3 days. Most recently, BodyState was updated on October 24, 2026 and Step Step on October 6, 2026.

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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.*