Comparison

step widget minimalist vs Forerunner

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

Head to head
About

step widget minimalist

A minimalist step tracker designed for digital wellness. It displays only your steps and progress on home screen widgets, eliminating distracting features like feeds or streaks. Your data remains private and stored directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Minimalist step tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Displays only steps and progress
  • No feeds or streaks
  • On-device data storage
Features
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As I've been reducing digital noise in my life, I couldn't find a step tracker that aligned with my values. So I built one for myself. It's the digital minimalist's step counter: Shows literally just steps and progress Home screen widgets that display only a number No feeds, streaks, or other attention hooks Data stays on your device I've been using it for months, and recently added widgets so I don't even have to open the app anymore.

About

Forerunner

This app helps runners improve performance with VDOT analysis and condition management. Track progress, adjust training, and monitor fatigue to prevent injuries and run smarter. It offers customizable data analysis and home screen widgets for easy access to your running records.

Highlights
  • VDOT-based precision analysis
  • Customizable periodic analysis
  • Fatigue & condition monitoring
  • Home screen widgets
  • Full VoiceOver support
Features
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Running Tracker: Forerunner goes beyond simple run tracking, helping runners achieve sustainable growth through VDOT, sleep, hrv, training load analysis and systematic condition management. Track your records, adjust your training intensity, and manage your physical condition scientifically. [Key Features] Running Readiness Monitoring - Check your body's fatigue and condition alongside your daily run logs. Combine data with your physical intuition to prevent injuries and maintain optimal training levels. VDOT-Based Precision Analysis - Precisely measure your current condition and skill level based on VDOT, a scientific performance metric, and track real-time changes with every run. Customizable Periodic Analysis - Deeply analyze your running data by setting flexible periods such as weekly, monthly, or yearly. Various Widget Support - Conveniently check your monthly mileage or recent records right from your home screen without opening the app. Full Accessibility - With full VoiceOver support, every user can experience the app equally. Running Tracker: Forerunner is the ultimate tool for runners aiming for higher goals through data. From beginners to marathoners, we're here to make every day’s run smarter and healthier. --- Privacy Policy: https://selfovercoming.app/forerunner/privacy Terms of Service: https://selfovercoming.app/forerunner/terms

Screenshots

step widget minimalist4 screens
Forerunner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forerunner at 100% against step widget minimalist's 50%. Forerunner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and device support (3 vs 1). step widget minimalist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Forerunner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. step widget minimalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forerunner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of step widget minimalist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forerunner's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
step widget minimalist versus Forerunner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterstep widget minimalistForerunner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHugo PeyronForerunner

Customer experience

step widget minimalist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Forerunner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

step widget minimalist

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Forerunner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$49.99
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is step widget minimalist free?
step widget minimalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forerunner free?
Forerunner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, step widget minimalist or Forerunner?
Forerunner is rated higher. step widget minimalist averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Forerunner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do step widget minimalist or Forerunner have ads?
Neither step widget minimalist nor Forerunner shows ads.

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