Comparison

Steps Map vs Cute Mimi

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

Cute Mimi

This app uses your device's motion system to automatically count your daily steps. A cute character evolves with your activity, encouraging you to meet daily goals and earn achievements. Compete with friends and view detailed progress reports to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Evolving character companion
  • Daily step goals
  • Detailed statistics and reports
  • Friend competitions
  • Badges and achievements
  • Home screen widget support
Features
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Cute Mimi - Step Tracker is a fun and motivating app that helps you track your daily step count. Live a healthy lifestyle with your cute character Mimi! Features: Automatic step counting - With iOS's built-in Core Motion system Mimi character - Your cute companion that changes based on your steps Daily goals - Complete your goal every day and make Mimi happy Detailed statistics - Daily, weekly, and monthly reports Compete with friends - Challenge your family and friends to step competitions Badges and achievements - Earn special badges by completing goals Widget support - See your steps quickly from the home screen Every step matters with Mimi! The more you walk, the happier and healthier Mimi becomes. Complete your daily goal and watch Mimi grow. Privacy Policy: https://mimisteps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Steps Map4 screens
Cute Mimi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps Map at none against Cute Mimi's 2. Cute Mimi's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Cute Mimi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Steps Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps Map ships an update every 2 months, Cute Mimi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Steps Map versus Cute Mimi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps MapCute Mimi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Apps LtdVeysel Karani KOPARAL

In-app purchases

None

Steps Map

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cute Mimi

Subscriptions2
  • Cute Mimi - Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Cute Mimi - Step Tracker3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Steps Map free?
Steps Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cute Mimi free?
Cute Mimi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Steps Map or Cute Mimi have ads?
Neither Steps Map nor Cute Mimi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps Map or Cute Mimi?
Steps Map ships an update every 2 months, and Cute Mimi every 5 days. Most recently, Steps Map was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cute Mimi on September 30, 2026.

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