# Step Tracker vs Plant The World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Tracker at 92% against Plant The World's 23%. Step Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Plant The World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 411 and 126 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Step Tracker's written reviews are positive against 23% of Plant The World's.

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Plant The World every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker | Plant The World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** | [4.5 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-the-world-step-tracker/id6762010015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **411** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) |

## 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


### Plant The World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plant-the-world-step-tracker/id6762010015)

This app encourages daily walking by allowing you to grow a virtual grove. For every virtual tree you cultivate, a real tree is planted. Your grove will be populated with flowers and local fauna as you progress.

**Highlights:** Grow virtual grove with steps, Plant real trees, Populate grove with flowers and fauna, Track daily walking activity

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 1 Tree | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Trees | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Is Plant The World free?

Plant The World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step Tracker or Plant The World?

Step Tracker is rated higher. Step Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 411 ratings, while Plant The World averages 4.5 from 126 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker or Plant The World have ads?

Plant The World shows ads; Step Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Tracker or Plant The World?

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Plant The World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Plant The World on October 25, 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.*