# Step Tracker vs Workout Locker

Step Tracker and Workout Locker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Step Tracker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Workout Locker's. Step Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Workout Locker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 and Workout Locker sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Workout Locker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 411 and 170 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Step Tracker's written reviews are positive against 52% of Workout Locker's.

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Workout Locker weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker | Workout Locker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** | [4.8 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-locker-better-habits/id6769701773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **411** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 52.2% 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 | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) | [Kidslox inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678487934) |

## 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


### Workout Locker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-locker-better-habits/id6769701773)

This app helps you build better habits by blocking distracting apps until you complete physical exercises. It uses AI and your phone's camera to verify workouts, turning screen time into earned rewards through movement and gamified challenges.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Unlock phone with exercise, AI fitness tracking, Rep counting and verification, Gamified fitness challenges, Build healthy screen habits, Home workouts

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Workout Locker | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $5.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $7.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $8.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Workout Locker | $14.99 | per month |
| Workout Locker | $23.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $29.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $39.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $49.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $49.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $79.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $89.99 | per year |
| Workout Locker | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Is Workout Locker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Tracker or Workout Locker?

Step Tracker is rated higher. Step Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 411 ratings, while Workout Locker averages 4.8 from 170 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker or Workout Locker have ads?

Neither Step Tracker nor Workout Locker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Tracker or Workout Locker?

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Workout Locker weekly. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Workout Locker on October 25, 2026.

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