# Steps vs Build Your Legend

The clearest difference is rating: Build Your Legend at 5.0 against Steps's 4.6. Build Your Legend also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Build Your Legend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Build Your Legend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Steps ships an update every 10 days, Build Your Legend every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Build Your Legend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-workout-and-pedometer/id6746096378/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-your-legend/id6775672351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240418732) | [Gestion Bureau inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801325466) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | 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) | $39.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Steps Pro Family - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Build Your Legend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-your-legend/id6775672351)

This app uses AI to create personalized weekly training plans that adapt based on your real-time fitness data. It automatically rebuilds your schedule each week, factoring in your performance, fatigue, and any contextual information you provide, ensuring your training is always optimized for your goals.

**Highlights:** Adaptive AI-powered training plans, Weekly plan regeneration based on real data, Strava integration for automatic data import, Auto-deload detection for injury prevention, Fitness-matched pacing recalibration, Context-aware training adjustments, Cross-training support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legend Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Legend Annual | $69.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Build Your Legend free?

Build Your Legend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Build Your Legend?

Build Your Legend is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Build Your Legend averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Steps or Build Your Legend have ads?

Neither Steps nor Build Your Legend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Build Your Legend?

Steps ships an update every 10 days, and Build Your Legend every 3 days. Most recently, Steps was updated on November 8, 2026 and Build Your Legend on November 10, 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.*