# Capsule vs Steps

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.6 against Capsule's 4.0. Steps also leads on ratings volume (51 vs 5). Capsule's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capsule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Steps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Capsule's written reviews are positive against 81% of Steps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Capsule ships an update every 2 weeks, Steps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capsule | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule-medication-tracker/id6744626190/reviews) | **[4.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-workout-and-pedometer/id6746096378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 105 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snailed It Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493284299) | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240418732) |

## What reviewers say

### Capsule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capsule-medication-tracker/id6744626190)

Never miss a dose again with this advanced medication reminder. Create custom schedules, set minimum intervals between doses, and receive persistent notifications. Track your medication history and easily categorize your pills.

**Highlights:** Advanced scheduling options, Minimum dose interval settings, Per-medication notifications, Medication history tracking, Medication categorization with tags, NFC tag integration for marking doses

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-workout-and-pedometer/id6746096378)

This app helps you track your daily steps and workouts with precise counting and goal setting. It offers features to block distracting apps, compete globally, and visualize your progress with detailed charts and insights. Personalize your experience with custom themes and widgets.

**Highlights:** Precise step counting via HealthKit, Customizable daily step goals, App blocking for focus, Global step leaderboard, 23+ workout types with live tracking, Interactive charts and visualizations, Yearly insights and personal records

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| 1-Year Subscription (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Steps Pro Family - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capsule free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Capsule or Steps?

Steps is rated higher. Capsule averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Steps averages 4.6 from 51 ratings.

### Do Capsule or Steps have ads?

Neither Capsule nor Steps shows ads.

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

Capsule ships an update every 2 weeks, and Steps every 10 days. Most recently, Capsule was updated on October 15, 2026 and Steps on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*