# Step Tracker vs Magical Transformations

Step Tracker and Magical Transformations both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Step Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Magical Transformations's. Step Tracker also leads on ratings volume (366 vs 24). Magical Transformations's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Magical Transformations asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Step Tracker against 4.7 for Magical Transformations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker has 366 ratings behind it against 24, 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 50% of Magical Transformations's.

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Magical Transformations every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker | Magical Transformations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-transformations/id6754119705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) | [Jake's Coaching LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846718167) |

## 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


### Magical Transformations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-transformations/id6754119705)

This app helps you achieve your health and fitness goals through themed nutrition and activity tracking. Monitor workouts, meals, habits, and measurements while earning badges. Connect with a community and integrate with wearable devices for comprehensive tracking.

**Highlights:** Themed nutrition and activity tracking, Workout and nutrition logging, Habit tracking, Progress photos and measurements, Milestone badges and streaks, Community connection, Wearable device integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Is Magical Transformations free?

Magical Transformations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Step Tracker or Magical Transformations?

Step Tracker is rated higher. Step Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Magical Transformations averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker or Magical Transformations have ads?

Neither Step Tracker nor Magical Transformations shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Tracker or Magical Transformations?

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magical Transformations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magical Transformations on September 23, 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.*