# Step Calendar vs SimpleStep

The clearest difference is price: Step Calendar at Free against SimpleStep's $0.99. SimpleStep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Step Calendar is free to download; SimpleStep costs $0.99 up front. Step Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SimpleStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Step Calendar ships an update every 3 weeks, SimpleStep every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Calendar | SimpleStep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [koichi hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659408789) | [Hiroyuki Yagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805959127) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-calendar-pedometer/id6748911712)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories, displaying them on a color-coded calendar. Set goals, earn badges, and embark on virtual journeys. It offers weekly reports and shareable recaps of your progress.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Color-coded calendar view, Daily step goals and badges, Virtual walking journeys, Weekly progress reports, Shareable monthly recaps, Widgets and Siri integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム（月額） | $1.99 | per month |
| プレミアム（年額） | $19.99 | per year |


### SimpleStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplestep-step-counter/id6806893230)

Track your daily steps, distance, and goal progress with this straightforward iPhone pedometer. View historical activity through daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly charts. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with no account required.

**Highlights:** Step, distance, and goal tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly charts, Customizable daily step goal, App icon badge for steps, Light/dark/system appearance options, Accent and app icon color choices

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Calendar free?

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

### Is SimpleStep free?

SimpleStep costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Step Calendar or SimpleStep have ads?

Step Calendar shows ads; SimpleStep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Calendar or SimpleStep?

Step Calendar ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimpleStep every 5 days. Most recently, Step Calendar was updated on October 6, 2026 and SimpleStep on September 27, 2026.

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