# Steps vs CARNIX

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steps at every 3 weeks against CARNIX's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and CARNIX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps ships an update every 3 weeks, CARNIX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | CARNIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-daily-pedometer-app/id6743617208/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **40** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClickMind](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790251201) | [Shota Topchishvili](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792778434) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-daily-pedometer-app/id6743617208)

This fitness companion automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories, and active minutes. Set personalized goals, view insightful progress reports, and stay motivated with achievement badges. No extra equipment is needed, just your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Automatic activity tracking, Daily step, distance, calorie monitoring, Personalized goal setting, Insightful progress reports, Achievement badges, Seamless health data integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps App Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Steps App Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### CARNIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carnix/id6792778432)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CARNIX 1 Car — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| CARNIX 2 Cars — Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| CARNIX 3 Cars — Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| CARNIX 4 Cars — Monthly | $11.49 | per month |
| CARNIX 5 Cars — Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| CARNIX 1 Car — Yearly | $23.90 | per year |
| CARNIX 2 Cars — Yearly | $38.99 | per year |
| CARNIX 3 Cars — Yearly | $53.99 | per year |
| CARNIX 4 Cars — Yearly | $68.99 | per year |
| CARNIX 5 Cars — Yearly | $83.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is CARNIX free?

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

### Do Steps or CARNIX have ads?

Neither Steps nor CARNIX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or CARNIX?

Steps ships an update every 3 weeks, and CARNIX every 2 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on November 12, 2026 and CARNIX on October 31, 2026.

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