Comparison

BloomBook vs Steps Counter

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

Head to head
About

BloomBook

Features
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Bloombook - Your Complete Pregnancy Companion Transform your pregnancy journey into a beautiful, organized experience with Bloombook — the most comprehensive pregnancy tracking and journaling app designed by parents, for parents. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY • Week-by-week pregnancy progress with expert insights • Baby development milestones and size comparisons • Symptom tracking with personalized recommendations • Weight, mood, and health monitoring • Appointment reminders you'll never miss • Kick counter and contraction timer CAPTURE MEMORIES • Beautiful digital pregnancy journal • Belly progression photo timeline • Ultrasound gallery organization • Daily thoughts and feelings recorder • Milestone celebration tracker • Memory sharing with loved ones STAY PREPARED • Complete hospital bag checklists • Birth plan organizer • Important documents storage • Emergency contact quick access • Labor signs education • Postpartum preparation guides EXPERT GUIDANCE • Trimester-specific tips and advice • Nutrition and exercise recommendations • Common concern explanations • Healthcare provider communication tools • Evidence-based pregnancy information • 24/7 support resources PRIVACY FIRST • End-to-end encryption for all data • HIPAA-compliant security measures • No data selling to third parties • Complete control over your information • Secure cloud backup included PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited photo storage • Advanced analytics and insights • Family sharing capabilities • Priority customer support • Ad-free experience • Exclusive expert content Why Choose Bloombook? Trusted by over 50,000 expecting mothers worldwide with a 4.9-star rating. Bloombook combines cutting-edge technology with maternal health expertise to provide the most personalized pregnancy experience. Whether you're a first-time mom or adding to your family, Bloombook adapts to your unique journey — celebrating every milestone while keeping you informed and prepared. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This app is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app. Terms of Use: https://bloombook.netlify.app/pages/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://bloombook.netlify.app/pages/privacy-policy

About

Steps Counter

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned. It offers a clean interface with a progress ring to visualize your goals and syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Distance and calorie tracking
  • Floors climbed detection
  • Daily, weekly, monthly history
  • Apple Health sync
  • Apple Watch support
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
Features
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Move more. Feel better. That's it. Up is the step counter that gets out of your way. Open the app, see your steps. No bloat, no subscriptions nagging you, no endless menus — just a clean, beautiful view of how far you've gone today. WHAT UP TRACKS • Steps counted automatically, all day • Distance walked in km or miles • Calories burned, personalized to you • Floors climbed • Daily, weekly, and monthly history DESIGNED TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY Up runs quietly in the background. Your phone in your pocket is all you need. No GPS drain, no constant location access — just accurate steps using your phone's built-in sensor. BEAUTIFUL BY DEFAULT A clear progress ring shows how close you are to your daily goal. Watch it fill up as you move. Hit your goal and feel it. WORKS WITH WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE • Syncs with Apple Health • Apple Watch support • Home screen & Lock Screen widgets • No account, no sign-in required Set a goal. Walk toward it. That's Up.

Screenshots

BloomBook4 screens
Steps Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps Counter at none against BloomBook's 3. BloomBook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BloomBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Steps Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BloomBook versus Steps Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomBookSteps Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamuel SsekizinvuFitness Apps Balanced

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BloomBook

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$99.99
None

Steps Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BloomBook free?
BloomBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Counter free?
Steps Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BloomBook or Steps Counter have ads?
Neither BloomBook nor Steps Counter shows ads.

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