# MedalMad vs Step Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MedalMad at none against Step Tracker's 10. MedalMad also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Step Tracker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (419 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. MedalMad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Step Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker has 419 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of MedalMad's written reviews are positive against 92% of Step Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MedalMad ships an update every 8 days, Step Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MedalMad | Step Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medalmad/id6482974862/reviews) | **[4.8 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **419** |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 92.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Active Connections Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015144091) | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) |

## What reviewers say

### MedalMad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medalmad/id6482974862)

Participate in hundreds of virtual challenges to earn unique medals and stay motivated. Connect with a community of users and manage your progress within the app.

**Highlights:** Virtual challenges, Medal collection, Community features, Challenge management, Stay active

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Step Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226)

This app gamifies walking by turning your steps into progress on an adventure. Hatch eggs to collect unique creatures, advance along a virtual path, and unlock new biomes and levels. It offers detailed statistics and integrates with Apple Health to motivate you to reach your daily goals.

**Highlights:** Gamified step tracking with virtual journey, Collect over 250 unique Beasts, Daily streak rewards for rarer Beasts, Detailed daily and weekly statistics, Home screen and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch and Apple Health integration, iCloud backup for progress

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.90 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cute and adorable beasts
- 🚀 Highly motivating for walking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Gamified step tracking
- 💖 Makes fitness fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid membership/subscription
- 🐛 Step count accuracy issues
- 🔁 Repetitive creature rewards
- 💸 Lifetime subscription expensive
- 🖼️ AI-generated art, repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Step count is off
- Widgets not updating
- App not starting
- Streak broken due to app update
- Incorrect step/distance tracking

**Requested features**

- Integration with iWatch Home Screen
- More diverse creature rewards
- Bios for creatures
- Ability to compete with friends
- Step count displayed on watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MedalMad free?

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

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MedalMad or Step Tracker?

Step Tracker is rated higher. MedalMad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Step Tracker averages 4.8 from 419 ratings.

### Do MedalMad or Step Tracker have ads?

Neither MedalMad nor Step Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MedalMad or Step Tracker?

MedalMad ships an update every 8 days, and Step Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, MedalMad was updated on October 30, 2026 and Step Tracker on November 8, 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.*