Comparison

Steps vs WanderMate

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

Head to head
About

Steps

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
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Steps is your complete fitness companion that turns every step into progress. Track steps, compete on the global leaderboard, block distracting apps until you hit your goal, and visualize your journey with beautiful charts and widgets. AS SEEN AT WWDC 2026 Steps is featured in "Appreciation," the music video starring Erick the Architect, shown during Apple's WWDC 2026. STEP TRACKING & GOALS - Precise step counting powered by Apple HealthKit - Customizable daily step goals with visual progress - Streak tracking with rest days — never lose progress unfairly - Goal achievement notifications and celebrations AI COACH — CHAT WITH YOUR WORKOUTS - Ask anything about your workouts and get personalized AI feedback - Runs fully on device — your health data never leaves your iPhone - Smart suggestions to help you train better and recover smarter APP LOCK — STAY FOCUSED - Block distracting apps until you reach your daily step goal - Powered by Screen Time — apps auto-unlock when you hit your target - The perfect motivation to get moving every day STEPBOARD — GLOBAL LEADERBOARD - Compete with walkers worldwide on the daily step leaderboard - See your rank update in real-time as you walk - Join or leave anytime — your choice 23+ WORKOUT TYPES - Running, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Hiking, HIIT, Yoga, and more - Live tracking with real-time pace, distance, heart rate, and elevation - Interactive route maps with GPS and GPX export - 3D Route Playback — replay any run or ride as a cinematic 3D flyover - Share workouts with customizable snapshot styles BEAUTIFUL VISUALIZATIONS - Hourly, weekly, and monthly interactive charts - Calendar heatmaps to explore your activity history - 8 color themes to personalize your experience - Weather-integrated home dashboard YEARLY INSIGHTS & RECORDS - Year-end recap with personal bests and milestones - 8 personal records: fastest pace, longest distance, most calories, and more - Creative formats: yearly receipts, passport stamps - Workout breakdown by type APPLE WATCH & WIDGETS - Native Watch app with real-time step tracking - 3 watch complications for instant step counts - 8 home screen widgets: steps, charts, calendar, streak, workouts - Live Activity during active workouts PERSONALIZATION - Multiple custom app icons - Light, dark, and system appearance modes - Metric, imperial, or nautical units - Configurable daily reminders PRIVACY FIRST - Health data stays on your device - No ads, no selling your data - Transparent privacy controls Steps Pro unlocks the full experience with a free trial: widgets, Watch app, route maps, 3D Route Playback, AI Coach, advanced analytics, App Lock, yearly insights, and all color themes. # Contact and Support Website: https://getsteps.app Terms of Use: https://getsteps.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://getsteps.app/privacy

About

WanderMate

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WanderMate 是为徒步、散步和日常户外活动打造的路线记录伙伴。打开应用,开始一次活动,它会帮你记录路线轨迹、距离、时长、海拔、速度和沿途时刻,让每一次出发都沉淀成可以回看的活动档案。 你可以用 WanderMate: 记录徒步与散步路线 通过地图查看实时位置和活动轨迹,保存路线、距离、用时、海拔变化和累计爬升等数据。 捕捉沿途时刻 在活动中拍照、添加文字备注,并把照片与路线、时间、位置、天气等信息关联起来,留下更完整的户外记忆。 回顾活动总结 查看每次活动的路线地图、关键数据、天气快照、海拔趋势和活动时间线,快速理解这一次行程的节奏与表现。 播放轨迹回放 用动态路线回放重温行走过程,回看起点、终点、移动路径和沿途节点。 生成分享海报 把路线、照片和活动数据整理成适合分享的视觉卡片,保存到相册或发送给朋友。 保持实时状态 支持 Live Activity 和小组件,在锁屏、灵动岛或桌面上查看正在进行的活动状态。 结合健康与环境数据 在你授权后,WanderMate 可读取步数、心率等 HealthKit 数据,也可结合 WeatherKit 展示温度、湿度、紫外线等天气信息,帮助你更全面地回顾户外活动。 WanderMate 适合日常散步用户,也适合想认真记录路线、照片和活动细节的徒步爱好者。它不是专业导航或救援工具,但会成为你出门、记录、复盘和分享的轻量户外伙伴。 隐私说明:路线、照片、健康与位置权限只会在你授权后用于相关功能。你可以随时在 iOS 设置中管理权限,也可以在应用内查看隐私政策与服务条款。 隐私政策链接: https://wandermate.site/privacy 使用条款链接: https://wandermate.site/terms

Screenshots

Steps4 screens
WanderMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WanderMate at none against Steps's 12. On price, update cadence, 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. Steps sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WanderMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps ships an update every 10 days, WanderMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Steps versus WanderMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepsWanderMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHieu Dinh广汝 曾

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Steps

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly - Family (1 Month)$5.991 Month
  • 1-Year Subscription (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Subscription (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly - Family (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Steps Pro Lifetime2 variants$39.99
  • Steps Pro Family - Lifetime2 variants$79.99
None

WanderMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WanderMate free?
WanderMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steps or WanderMate have ads?
Neither Steps nor WanderMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps or WanderMate?
Steps ships an update every 10 days, and WanderMate weekly. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 11, 2026 and WanderMate on September 24, 2026.

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