# Strength Tracker vs Steps

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strength Tracker | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strength-tracker-maxine/id6615073254/reviews) | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-workout-and-pedometer/id6746096378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [donnywals.com BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084154403) | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240418732) |

## What reviewers say

### Strength Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strength-tracker-maxine/id6615073254)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maxine Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Maxine Pro Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| Maxine Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-workout-and-pedometer/id6746096378)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Subscription (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Steps Pro Family - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strength Tracker free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Strength Tracker or Steps?

Steps is rated higher. Strength Tracker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Steps averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.

### Do Strength Tracker or Steps have ads?

Neither Strength Tracker nor Steps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Strength Tracker or Steps?

Strength Tracker ships an update weekly, and Steps every 10 days. Most recently, Strength Tracker was updated on October 15, 2026 and Steps on October 15, 2026.

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