Strength Tracker vs Steps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strength Tracker
Log your gym workouts to monitor progress and achieve fitness goals. Features include AI-generated plans, rest timers, exercise form videos, and progress visualization. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit for seamless tracking.
- AI-powered workout plan generation
- Intuitive workout logging interface
- Rest timers and time-based exercise timers
- Exercise form demonstration videos
- Estimated one-rep max calculation
- Progress visualization and insights
- Apple Watch and HealthKit integration
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The best way to know whether you're making progress in the gym is to track it. If you’re not writing down your milestones, you’ll just forget about them. Use Maxine to keep track of every exercise you do, and keep an eye on your growth. You’ll know exactly how fast you’re growing, helping you reach your fitness goals faster and with confidence. Set goals, gain insights and understand how you can achieve your gym goals. You’ll immediately know whether you’re approaching your previous record, or whether you’re about to set a new personal best. See exactly when you performed an exercise last so you know when it’s time to hit another leg day because you’ve been skipping it for far too long. Throw away your notebooks and spreadsheets and start tracking with Maxine. The simplest, most straightforward tracker for the gym. FEATURES - Build workout plans and use the built-in AI generator to help you set up plans that challenge you and help you grow - Use our intuitive interface to easily log your workouts. Quick, simple, and effectively - Leverage rest timers to make sure you always get enough rest, or set timers for your time-based exercises. Integrates with your watch so you never lose track of what you’re doing. - High quality videos will show you exactly what the right form for your exercises looks like - Automatically shows an estimated one-rep max for your strength-based exercises - See your bests, gain insights, and see your progress visualized on detailed exercise pages - Track notes per-workout so you can easily reflect on gym sessions - Dark mode, and light mode supported - Uses HealthKit to export Maxine’s workout into iOS - Track your workouts through your Apple Watch or leverage AirPods Pro 3 to have a full-blown tracking session without your watch APPLE WATCH SUPPORT - Track detailed workout metrics - Use timers that automatically sync from your phone iOS INTEGRATIONS - Uses App Intents to support Siri and automations - Built with Live Activities so you can keep track of your workout from the lock screen and the dynamic island - Live Activities show your current exercise so you never forget what you were doing - Widgets to keep track of your monthly stats and streaks Download Maxine so you can start working out better today!
Steps
This app helps you track your daily steps and workouts with precise counting and goal setting. It offers features to block distracting apps, compete globally, and visualize your progress with detailed charts and insights. Personalize your experience with custom themes and widgets.
- Precise step counting via HealthKit
- Customizable daily step goals
- App blocking for focus
- Global step leaderboard
- 23+ workout types with live tracking
- Interactive charts and visualizations
- Yearly insights and personal records
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Steps is your complete fitness companion that turns every step into progress. Track steps, compete on the global leaderboard, block distracting apps until you hit your goal, and visualize your journey with beautiful charts and widgets. AS SEEN AT WWDC 2026 Steps is featured in "Appreciation," the music video starring Erick the Architect, shown during Apple's WWDC 2026. STEP TRACKING & GOALS - Precise step counting powered by Apple HealthKit - Customizable daily step goals with visual progress - Streak tracking with rest days — never lose progress unfairly - Goal achievement notifications and celebrations AI COACH — CHAT WITH YOUR WORKOUTS - Ask anything about your workouts and get personalized AI feedback - Runs fully on device — your health data never leaves your iPhone - Smart suggestions to help you train better and recover smarter APP LOCK — STAY FOCUSED - Block distracting apps until you reach your daily step goal - Powered by Screen Time — apps auto-unlock when you hit your target - The perfect motivation to get moving every day STEPBOARD — GLOBAL LEADERBOARD - Compete with walkers worldwide on the daily step leaderboard - See your rank update in real-time as you walk - Join or leave anytime — your choice 23+ WORKOUT TYPES - Running, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Hiking, HIIT, Yoga, and more - Live tracking with real-time pace, distance, heart rate, and elevation - Interactive route maps with GPS and GPX export - 3D Route Playback — replay any run or ride as a cinematic 3D flyover - Share workouts with customizable snapshot styles BEAUTIFUL VISUALIZATIONS - Hourly, weekly, and monthly interactive charts - Calendar heatmaps to explore your activity history - 8 color themes to personalize your experience - Weather-integrated home dashboard YEARLY INSIGHTS & RECORDS - Year-end recap with personal bests and milestones - 8 personal records: fastest pace, longest distance, most calories, and more - Creative formats: yearly receipts, passport stamps - Workout breakdown by type APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS - Native Watch app with real-time step tracking - 3 watch complications for instant step counts - 8 home screen widgets: steps, charts, calendar, streak, workouts - Live Activity during active workouts PERSONALIZATION - Multiple custom app icons - Light, dark, and system appearance modes - Metric, imperial, or nautical units - Configurable daily reminders PRIVACY FIRST - Health data stays on your device - No ads, no selling your data - Transparent privacy controls Steps Pro unlocks the full experience with a free trial: widgets, Watch app, route maps, 3D Route Playback, AI Coach, advanced analytics, App Lock, yearly insights, and all color themes. # Contact and Support Website: https://getsteps.app Terms of Use: https://getsteps.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getsteps.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.6 against Strength Tracker's 4.0. Steps also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (47 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Strength Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Steps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 47 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Strength Tracker's written reviews are positive against 81% of Steps's.
Strength Tracker ships an update weekly, Steps every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Strength Tracker | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | donnywals.com BV | Hieu Dinh |
Customer experience
Strength Tracker
Steps
In-app purchases
Strength Tracker
- Maxine Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Maxine Pro Yearly$25.991 Year
- Maxine Lifetime$49.99
Steps
- Pro Monthly (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro Monthly (1 Month)$2.991 Month
- Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month)$5.991 Month
- 1-Year Subscription (1 Year)$19.991 Year
- 1-Year Subscription (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year)$19.991 Year
- Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Steps Pro Lifetime2 variants$39.99
- Steps Pro Family - Lifetime2 variants$79.99








