Comparison

Daily Step vs One Small Step

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Daily Step

Effortlessly track your daily steps and distance with this intuitive pedometer. It automatically records your movement using your device's motion sensor, encouraging a healthier routine without any complex setup or distractions. Share your progress and routes with friends.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Distance tracking
  • Background tracking
  • Works offline
  • Share activity with friends
  • Clean, modern interface
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Daily Step is a pedometer designed to help you stay active with zero effort. Just carry your iPhone, walk naturally, and the app will automatically record every step you take — accurately and instantly. Built with a clean, modern interface and powered by your device’s motion sensor, Daily Step makes tracking your daily movement easier than ever. No accounts, no setup, no distractions. Just open the app and move. Why Daily Step: Pedometer, Tracker is the best choice for you: • Simple, elegant, and effortless to use. • Accurate step tracking powered by the iPhone’s motion sensor. • Encourages natural, consistent movement every day. • Perfect for walking, casual activity, and maintaining a healthier routine. Key Features: • Automatic step counting — Records your steps seamlessly throughout the day. • Distance tracking — Instantly see how far you’ve walked. • Background tracking — Keeps counting steps even when your screen is locked. • Lightweight & responsive — Designed for smooth performance on all devices. • Works offline — Your information stays on your device, always under your control. • Share with friends: After each run, your activity will be saved on the map, and you can share your run route with your friends. Permissions The app only uses activity recognition to count steps. It does not collect your location or personal data. Start your healthier walking journey today with Daily Step: Pedometer, Tracker! More about our terms and conditions here: Privacy Policy: https://dailystep.mobi/privacy Terms of Service: https://dailystep.mobi/term-of-use

About

One Small Step

This app helps you build a sustainable walking habit by setting realistic, achievable step goals that gradually increase over time. It focuses on personal progress and consistency, rather than demanding high step counts. Designed for individuals with fluctuating energy levels or those starting their fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Personalized step goals
  • Gradual goal progression
  • Focus on sustainable habits
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • Guidance for daily movement
  • Builds user confidence
Features
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One Small Step is not about setting sky-high step goals and shaming you when you miss them. It is about building a sustainable walking habit that grows over time, wherever you're starting from. How it works 1. We look at your recent walking habits using Apple Health 2. One Small Step calculates a realistic, achievable step goal that sits just above your current level 3. With clear guidance and support, you start consistently reaching that goal 4. When you are ready, the goal is nudged up and the process repeats Reaching your goal is always a win, regardless of the number. For one person, 5,000 steps may feel impossible. For someone else, it may barely register. Progress is personal. One Small Step focuses on getting you to your own goal in a way that is sustainable and builds over time. Built for real life One Small Step is designed for people traditional step trackers do not work for, including: - People living with chronic illness or fluctuating energy levels - People who spend most of the day sitting and want walking to fit naturally into daily life - People starting from zero or rebuilding after injury - People becoming less active with age who want to maintain mobility and independence Making goals feel achievable Rather than focusing on step counts alone, One Small Step helps you see how to reach your personal goal for the day. We break your goal down into manageable walks so progress feels achievable and confidence builds naturally. When you know your goal and you are close to reaching it, you start spotting small opportunities to move more. That might look like: - Taking the stairs instead of an elevator - Going for a short walk during a break or while on a call - Parking slightly further away than usual Why walking this way matters Gradually increasing your daily steps is linked to better mood, improved sleep, healthier heart function, and maintaining mobility as you age. Small, consistent increases matter more than occasional big efforts. That is why One Small Step focuses on steady, achievable progress. No shame. No unrealistic expectations. Just steady progress that builds, one small step at a time. Terms of Service: https://onesmallstep.today/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://onesmallstep.today/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Daily Step4 screens
One Small Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Daily Step at 15.0 against One Small Step's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Daily Step sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and One Small Step sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Daily Step against 5.0 for One Small Step. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Daily Step versus One Small Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily StepOne Small Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran HoangSerena Lambert

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daily Step

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
1 purchases

One Small Step

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Daily Step free?
Daily Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Small Step free?
One Small Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Daily Step or One Small Step?
Daily Step and One Small Step are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

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