Comparison

StepForce vs Just Steps

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

Head to head
About

StepForce

Features
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StepForce is a step counter and walking tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. See HealthKit steps, distance and active calories in a clear dashboard, while the walking coach, goals and badges help you build a steady walking habit. Walking Coach On compatible Apple Intelligence devices, coaching can use on-device AI to tailor guidance. On other devices, StepForce provides guided coaching instead. Free users receive 3 coach messages per day; StepForce Plus unlocks unlimited coach messages. Ghost Walker β€” Real-Time Pace Comparison See whether you are ahead of or behind yesterday at the same time. Ghost Walker compares your current steps with the previous day so you can adjust your pace before the day gets away from you. Daily Progress Dashboard Today's steps, goal progress, distance walked, active calories and your daily streak β€” all visible at a glance in a single card. Badges, Challenges & Streaks Unlock milestone badges as you reach step goals, take on daily and weekly challenges, and build your longest streak. Diamond-tier badges are a StepForce Plus exclusive. Advanced Step & Distance Trends Review weekly and monthly charts for steps, distance and calories. Spot patterns, set higher goals and track improvement over time. Built for Apple Watch A full-featured Apple Watch companion app plus home-screen widgets keep your progress visible all day β€” no need to open your phone. Privacy and Advertising No account is required. After your consent choices, the free version may show an age-appropriate, non-personalized Google AdMob banner. HealthKit data is never shared with advertisers and remains under Apple Health permissions. StepForce Plus (Optional Subscription) β€’ Unlimited coach messages (on-device AI on compatible devices; guided coaching elsewhere) β€’ Diamond-tier exclusive badges β€’ Advanced trend analytics β€’ Monthly or annual plans available β€’ Payment charged to your Apple ID account β€’ Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Just Steps

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JustSteps β€” the simple step tracker without distractions JustSteps is the step tracker for people who want to move more β€” without the clutter of a bloated fitness app. Open the app, see your steps. That’s it. Focused on what matters JustSteps shows you exactly what counts: your steps today, the distance you’ve walked, and your progress toward your daily goal. No feeds, no challenges, no gimmicks β€” just the numbers that keep you on track. Reliable in the background Using your iPhone’s motion sensor and HealthKit, JustSteps tracks your steps throughout the day β€” even when the app is closed. Hit your goal? You’ll get notified instantly. Quiet, but effective Set your daily goal, choose your reminders β€” and let the app do the rest. JustSteps works in the background and only speaks up when it really matters. Your progress at a glance Track your steps month by month. With a clear 7-day overview, you can spot trends instantly. All data syncs with HealthKit and integrates seamlessly with Apple Health. Home & Lock Screen widgets Keep your progress visible β€” without opening the app. Choose from multiple widget sizes, including a circular gauge for quick updates.

Screenshots

StepForce3 screens
Just Steps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Steps at none against StepForce's 3. Just Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. StepForce sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Just Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepForce ships an update fortnightly, Just Steps every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
StepForce versus Just Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepForceJust Steps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYAKUP UMIT KARTALBennet Freigang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StepForce

Subscriptions3
  • StepForce Plus Weekly$0.997 Days
  • StepForce Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • StepForce Plus Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Just Steps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepForce free?
StepForce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just Steps free?
Just Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepForce or Just Steps have ads?
StepForce shows ads; Just Steps does not.
Which is updated more often, StepForce or Just Steps?
StepForce ships an update fortnightly, and Just Steps every 11 days. Most recently, StepForce was updated on September 10, 2026 and Just Steps on September 6, 2026.

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