Comparison

Daily Step vs StepUp

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

Head to head
About

Daily Step

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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 β€” 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: β€’ Simple, elegant, and effortless to use. β€’ Accurate step tracking powered by the iPhone’s motion sensor. β€’ Encourages natural, consistent movement every day. β€’ Perfect for walking, casual activity, and maintaining a healthier routine. Key Features: β€’ Automatic step counting β€” Records your steps seamlessly throughout the day. β€’ Distance tracking β€” Instantly see how far you’ve walked. β€’ Background tracking β€” Keeps counting steps even when your screen is locked. β€’ Lightweight & responsive β€” Designed for smooth performance on all devices. β€’ Works offline β€” Your information stays on your device, always under your control. β€’ 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

StepUp

Features
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StepUp is a simple, beautiful step tracker that helps you build a daily walking habit. TRACK YOUR STEPS Add steps with quick-tap buttons (+500, +1,000, +2,500) or enter a custom count. Watch your circular progress ring fill up as you get closer to your daily goal. SET YOUR GOALS Choose a daily step goal from 2,000 to 20,000 steps. Set a weekly active day target to stay consistent. VIEW YOUR HISTORY 7-day and 30-day bar charts show your progress at a glance. Track your current streak, best streak, total lifetime steps, and daily average. STAY MOTIVATED Get gentle reminders throughout the day. Celebrate with confetti when you hit your goal. A daily walking tip keeps you inspired. 100% PRIVATE β€” NO ACCOUNT NEEDED All data stays on your device. No internet required, no sign-up, no ads. FEATURES β€’ Circular progress ring with gradient fill β€’ Quick-add buttons (+500, +1,000, +2,500) with haptic feedback β€’ Custom step entry β€’ βˆ’500 correction button β€’ 7-day and 30-day history charts β€’ Streak tracking (current and best) β€’ Weekly active days progress β€’ Configurable daily goal (2,000–20,000 steps) β€’ Configurable weekly active days goal β€’ Local push notification reminders β€’ Live countdown to next reminder β€’ Splash screen + onboarding flow β€’ Light and dark mode β€’ Automatic midnight reset

Screenshots

Daily Step4 screens
StepUp2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepUp at none against Daily Step's 2. StepUp also leads on device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Daily Step sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. StepUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Daily Step versus StepUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily StepStepUp
PriceFreeFree
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran HoangSMITH GEORGE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daily Step

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
None

StepUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daily Step free?
Daily Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepUp free?
StepUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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