Comparison

StepCounter vs Shell & Scale

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

Head to head
About

StepCounter

This app transforms your phone into a comprehensive health tracker, monitoring steps, distance, calories, and elevation. It offers detailed analytics, personalized goals, and motivational achievements, all while prioritizing your data privacy by syncing with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Distance and calorie tracking
  • Advanced analytics and charts
  • Personalized goals and achievements
  • Apple HealthKit integration
  • Apple Watch support
  • Smart widgets
Features
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StepCounter - Advanced Step Tracking & Health Analytics Turn your iPhone into a top-notch health tool. StepCounter offers more than just step counting with insights to inspire and motivate. Slip your phone in your pocket for detailed analytics, beautiful visuals, and personalized goals. Why Choose StepCounter? Track your health goals with our smart system. We count steps, measure distance, track elevation, and calculate calories with ease. All info syncs with Apple Health, keeping data private on your device. Your health data is yours. Premium Features: * Advanced Analytics: Daily, weekly, and monthly insights with stunning charts * Achievement System: Unlock milestones like "Seville to Paris" or "Everest" * Real-Time Tracking: Get live updates and animated progress indicators * Health Metrics: Steps, distance, calories, flights with HealthKit * Visual Data: Beautiful charts with interactive designs * Personalized Insights: Track trends and improvements over time * Motivational Dashboard: Daily summaries and goal tracking Core Features: * Automatic Counting: Walk and the app does the rest with HealthKit * Multi-Metric Tracking: Monitor steps, distance, and more at once * Advanced Charts: 7-day, 6-week, and 6-month visual trends * Apple Watch Support: Health metrics from your wrist * Smart Widgets: Live updates and stats on your home screen * Dark & Light Mode: Choose your preferred look * HealthKit Integration: Sync with Apple Health app What Makes Us Special: StepCounter turns step counting into an exciting health journey. Achievements add meaning - walk famous routes, climb landmarks, and view progress with stunning visuals. Track your bests, see trends, and get insights to stay motivated. Health Benefits: Daily activity tracking boosts motivation, promotes healthier choices, and builds resilience. Detailed analytics help you set goals and improve. Every step supports a healthier lifestyle. Privacy First: Your health data remains on your device with Apple's HealthKit. No data collection or cloud storage - just your health journey. Note: Premium features require a purchase for enhanced analytics and insights. Privacy Policy: https://lienmuguercia.com/StepCounter/legal.html Terms and Conditions: https://lienmuguercia.com/StepCounter/terms.html

About

Shell & Scale

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See the trend. Keep the ritual gentle. Shell & Scale is a focused daily weight tracker built to make check-ins feel clear, calm, and satisfying. Log one number, understand how it changes over time, and let a curious sea turtle add a little personality—without turning your health data into a game you can fail. WEIGHT TRACKING THAT STAYS CLEAR • Record in pounds or kilograms • Review 7-day, 30-day, 90-day, or all-time trends • Inspect individual entries on an interactive chart • Edit or delete any check-in • Explore your history with a check-in calendar • Export your complete history as CSV DESIGNED FOR REAL DAILY FLUCTUATIONS A single reading is context, not a verdict. Shell & Scale emphasizes the longer trend and uses neutral language whether your weight moves up, down, or stays steady. CHOOSE HOW MUCH YOU SEE Exact mode shows readings and changes. Gentle mode keeps the trend central. Blind mode lets you log without seeing numbers or direction. A COMPANION, NOT A COACH Name your turtle and reveal small reactions, keepsakes, and environments as you keep checking in. Rewards celebrate participation—never weight loss—and missed days carry no guilt. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No advertising. No analytics profile. Weight history stays on your iPhone. You can export it or erase it whenever you choose. Try the complete experience for seven check-ins. Continue with monthly, annual, or lifetime access. Your saved history remains visible and exportable even if you don’t continue. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StepCounter4 screens
Shell & Scale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: StepCounter at 3 against Shell & Scale's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. StepCounter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Shell & Scale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
StepCounter versus Shell & Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepCounterShell & Scale
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLMT Digital CreationsPavli Shkurti

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StepCounter

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
3 purchases

Shell & Scale

Subscriptions2
  • Shell & Scale Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Shell & Scale Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shell & Scale Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is StepCounter free?
StepCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shell & Scale free?
Shell & Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepCounter or Shell & Scale have ads?
Neither StepCounter nor Shell & Scale shows ads.

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