# Steps vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 5.0 against Step Counter's 4.5. Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Step Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Steps ships an update every 3 weeks, Step Counter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 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)** | [4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-walking-tracker/id6749695022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470195666) | [Tetiana Kalchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816280651) |

## 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-walking-tracker/id6749695022)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, water intake, and sleep patterns. It uses AI to help you achieve your health and fitness goals, offering daily reports and reminders. Enjoy offline tracking and minimal battery usage.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Water intake logging and reminders, Sleep duration and quality analysis, Offline tracking capability, Daily activity and health reports, GPS walking map, Low battery consumption

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Step Counter Premium (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Year Access | $24.99 | 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 4.5 from 21 ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Counter have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; Steps does not.

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

Steps ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step Counter every 5 days. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Step Counter on October 12, 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.*