# Step Tracker vs Step Rival

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Step Tracker at 407 against Step Rival's 12. Step Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Step Rival's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days and Step Rival sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Step Tracker against 4.8 for Step Rival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker has 407 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Step Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Step Rival's.

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Rival weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker | Step Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** | [4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-rival-step-counter/id6744431628/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **407** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 780 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) | [Alex Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560085652) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Tracker

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

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun, collectible adventure. Walk to hatch eggs and discover over 200 unique creatures, with rarer beasts unlocked through consistent activity. Track your progress with detailed statistics and motivating home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Collect 200 unique beasts, Daily streak rewards for rare creatures, Detailed step, distance, and calorie statistics, Motivating home screen widgets, Apple Health and wearable support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | 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 |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | 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


### Step Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-rival-step-counter/id6744431628)

Turn your daily walks into a fun, social competition. Challenge friends, track your progress on live leaderboards, and watch a virtual pet grow with your activity. Earn rewards and achieve personal bests in this gamified fitness experience.

**Highlights:** Tag friends and colleagues as rivals, Real-time leaderboards, Pet companions that grow with activity, Accurate step tracking, Achievements and rewards, Personal best tracking

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins (1 Week) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forever Step Sync Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Token Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins (1 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly | $29.99 | one-time |
| Token Treasury | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Is Step Rival free?

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

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

Step Tracker is rated higher. Step Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 407 ratings, while Step Rival averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker or Step Rival have ads?

Neither Step Tracker nor Step Rival shows ads.

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

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Rival weekly. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Step Rival on October 11, 2026.

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