# Step Counter vs Shadowstep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadowstep at none against Step Counter's 6. Step Counter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Shadowstep asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter | Shadowstep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-stepperly/id6744011702/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Havard Tryman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662964293) | [Elya Livshitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/663839180) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-stepperly/id6744011702)

This pedometer app tracks your daily steps and walking activity. Set personal goals, maintain streaks, and receive helpful reminders. It also offers a widget and watch complications for easy access to your progress.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Daily goals, Streaks, Reminders, Widget support, Watch complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Step Counter Pro (Weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Weekly) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Step Counter Pro (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### Shadowstep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowstep-daily-duel/id6781555286)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Is Shadowstep free?

Shadowstep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Step Counter or Shadowstep have ads?

Neither Step Counter nor Shadowstep shows ads.

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