# Run Tracker vs Steps

Run Tracker and Steps both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 63% of Run Tracker's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Run Tracker against 4.6 for Steps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 53 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Run Tracker's written reviews are positive against 81% of Steps's.

Run Tracker ships an update every 8 days, Steps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Tracker | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-tracker-run-and-grow/id6745428070/reviews)** | [4.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-workout-and-pedometer/id6746096378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Utkarsh Nagar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811782584) | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240418732) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-tracker-run-and-grow/id6745428070)

Track your runs with GPS and grow a virtual garden that reflects your progress. Earn plants and flowers for every kilometer, visualize your improvement with charts, and build a consistent running habit.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS run tracking, Virtual garden growth rewards, Gamified fitness motivation, Visual progress charts, Running habit building, Detailed route history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Run&Grow - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Run&Grow - monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Run&Grow - annual | $24.99 | 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 Run Tracker free?

Run Tracker 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, Run Tracker or Steps?

Run Tracker is rated higher. Run Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Steps averages 4.6 from 53 ratings.

### Do Run Tracker or Steps have ads?

Neither Run Tracker nor Steps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Tracker or Steps?

Run Tracker ships an update every 8 days, and Steps every 10 days. Most recently, Run Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Steps on October 28, 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.*