StepSaga vs StepMaxx Pedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StepSaga
This app helps beginners build healthy habits with an automatic step counter and motivational streaks. Track steps, log activities, and enjoy gentle workouts. It makes consistency joyful and sustainable for long-term health.
- Automatic step counter
- Workout & activity logging
- Gentle beginner workouts
- Daily streaks & celebrations
- Social steps challenges
- Apple Health sync
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StepSaga: Step Counter, Pedometer & Step Tracker The perfect app for beginners ready to build healthy habits that actually stick. Start for free with our automatic step counter and motivational streaks — everything you need to build lasting healthy fitness habits. Track steps effortlessly with our HealthKit integration, track your runs and walks, stay motivated with shared step goals and step challenges with friends, celebrate every streak and enjoy gentle workouts. If you're looking to walk more, feel healthier, or work towards a fitness milestone, StepSaga makes consistency joyful and sustainable. You can start for free today! - Automatic step counter & pedometer (steps, distance, calories, flights climbed) - Shared step goals with friends - Milestones and Awards - Weekly step challenges with your partner or besties - SAGA Practice Partner to help motivate you - Daily streaks & joyful celebrations for small wins - Track your walks and runs - Apple Health sync — your data stays private - Reminders & Notifications - Weight Tracking - Workout & activity logging - Gentle workouts tailored to beginners — no equipment needed Want full weight tracking, activity history, and advanced progress stats and insights? Subscribe to StepSaga Premium anytime. Why StepSaga? If you've struggled with consistency, perhaps you're a busy parent or work is taking up too much time, StepSaga is your gentle companion: effortless step counter and step tracking, motivational streaks and celebrations, and progress that feels rewarding with streaks. Ideal for building looking to lose weight, boost energy, and supporting long-term healthy habits. It's not about perfection — it's about showing up. Download StepSaga free and start your first streak today! StepSaga Privacy Policy: https://www.getstepsaga.com/privacy-policy StepSaga Terms & Conditions: https://www.getstepsaga.com/terms-conditions
StepMaxx Pedometer
Visualize your walking progress with a yearly calendar that highlights days you meet your step goals. Connect with friends to share progress and compete on leaderboards. Add widgets to your home screen and Apple Watch for easy access to your stats.
- Yearly step calendar visualization
- Customizable daily step goals
- Friend leaderboards and sharing
- Home screen widgets
- Apple Watch integration
- iMessage sticker pack
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Make every walk count. StepMaxx turns your daily steps from Apple Health into a colorful yearly calendar, so you can see your progress at a glance. YOUR YEAR IN STEPS See all twelve months together. Every day you reach your goal turns green. Look back at previous years and watch your walking habit take shape. A GOAL THAT FITS YOU Choose your daily step target. Follow today's progress, explore your daily chart, and keep your streak going one day at a time. BETTER WITH FRIENDS Invite friends, explore their shared calendars, and compare your steps on Today, Month and Year leaderboards. Leave a comment, send a sticker, and celebrate milestones together. Choose to share your steps publicly to join the global leaderboard. YOUR PROGRESS, AT A GLANCE Add today's steps or your yearly calendar to your Home Screen. Widgets support light and dark appearances. The extra-large portrait calendar widget is available on iOS 27. ON YOUR APPLE WATCH See today’s steps, your personal goal and streak on your wrist. Explore daily bars, recent totals and your yearly calendar. Your iPhone syncs your goal and history; you can also authorize Apple Health on the Watch to read steps directly. MADE TO SHARE Export your calendar as a high-resolution image. Use the included StepMaxx sticker pack in iMessage to send a little encouragement. QUICK TO GET STARTED Connect Apple Health and choose your goal. You can use your personal calendar without creating a profile. Sign in with Apple or email when you're ready to connect with friends. YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO SHARE Friend calendar sharing and public leaderboard participation are separate choices. Manage sharing and connections, block users, or delete your account in the app. StepMaxx reads your step totals from Apple Health with your permission. It does not write to Apple Health. Optional one-time support purchases are available in Settings; they do not unlock features. Privacy Policy: https://stepmaxx.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://stepmaxx.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: StepSaga at 7 against StepMaxx Pedometer's 1. StepSaga also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. StepSaga sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StepMaxx Pedometer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StepSaga against 5.0 for StepMaxx Pedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepSaga has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | StepSaga | StepMaxx Pedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Paul Morello | App Advisory |
In-app purchases
StepSaga
- StepSaga Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- StepSaga Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- StepSaga Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
StepMaxx Pedometer
- Espresso$1.99
- Double Espresso$3.99
- Frappé$5.99









