# Steps vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 5.0 against Step Counter's 4.0. Steps also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-stepperly/id6744011702/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470195666) | [Havard Tryman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662964293) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882)

Effortlessly track your daily walking progress, distance, and calories burned. Set personalized step goals, build streaks, and earn achievement badges to stay motivated on your fitness journey. Integrates with Apple Health for private, on-device tracking.

**Highlights:** Live step, distance, and calorie tracking, Customizable daily step goals, Achievement badges and streaks, 7-day trend and monthly calendar views, Home screen widgets, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | one-time |


### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-stepperly/id6744011702)

This pedometer app tracks your daily steps and walking activity. Set personal goals, maintain streaks, and receive helpful reminders. It also offers a widget and watch complications for easy access to your progress.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Daily goals, Streaks, Reminders, Widget support, Watch complications

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Step Counter Pro (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Weekly) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Step Counter Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Step Counter?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step Counter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Counter have ads?

Neither Steps nor Step Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Step Counter?

Steps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step Counter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Step Counter on September 26, 2026.

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