Comparison

Steps Map vs Step Count

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

Head to head
About

Steps Map

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Steps Map automatically tracks your steps with rich map views, historical data, while prioritising privacy by keeping all your data on device. Steps Map has been designed and built for iOS 26, with stunning Liquid Glass components and smooth UI interactions. Maps View View your walking and running routes in real time in rich, dynamic Apple Maps views. Zoom view displays your routes throughout the day. Routes are automatically stored by day, so that you can see where you’ve walked on past dates. Apple Health Steps Map syncs data with Apple Health, pulling additional data like calories burned from your iPhone’s HealthKit. Steps Targets Set a daily steps target and view progress throughout the day. View historical target progress in Calendar View. Optimised for Low Power Use GPS data, which powers Maps View, is recorded intermittently, and only when in motion.
All recorded data is immediately compressed to optimise power and storage use. Privacy Steps Map is privacy-first. All your steps data is processed and stored solely on your iPhone device. No internet or cloud services utilised.
No account, or sign-up required. No notifications. Preferences Choose between imperial and metric measurements (Mi/Km). Permissions Requires location permissions always on Requires read access to Apple Health Requires read access to motion data

About

Step Count

Features
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【Spirit Footprints】 keeps hikers, cyclists, and trail runners oriented on remote trails with dependable maps, responsive navigation, and detailed performance insights for every outing. **Offline contour maps** Download compact regional maps with contour lines and trail data, manage storage before leaving coverage, and preview elevation changes without a signal. **Reliable trail guidance** Import GPX/KML tracks, see your position against the planned route, and get spoken turn tips plus off-track notifications before you drift too far. **Real-time training metrics** Monitor distance, pace, ascent, heart rate, and remaining mileage while switching between hiking, cycling, or running modes to keep each workout on target. **Activity history & insights** Review past sessions with gradient charts, compare weekly totals, export GPX files, and sync highlights with Apple Health for a unified log. Stay on course, capture every climb, and stride into your next adventure with confidence. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luscweb.xyz/lingganzuji/privacy.html

Screenshots

Steps Map4 screens
Step Count4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps Map at none against Step Count's 2. Step Count's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Step Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Steps Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Steps Map versus Step Count: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps MapStep Count
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Apps Ltd圣财 卢

In-app purchases

None

Steps Map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Step Count

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Plan$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Steps Map free?
Steps Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Count free?
Step Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steps Map or Step Count have ads?
Neither Steps Map nor Step Count shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps Map or Step Count?
Steps Map ships an update every 2 months, and Step Count every 2 months. Most recently, Steps Map was updated on September 9, 2026 and Step Count on September 13, 2026.

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