Comparison

Steps Map vs StepCore

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

StepCore

This app tracks your daily steps and converts them into earned food rewards. It provides meal ideas based on your activity level without any pressure or guilt. Enjoy your progress and the treats you unlock by simply walking.

Highlights
  • Step tracking
  • Food rewards system
  • Meal ideas
  • Progress visualization
  • No sign-ups
  • No ads
Features
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StepCore is your no-pressure step buddy that turns walking into rewards. Instead of stressing over calories, you just move, and your steps unlock food you’ve “earned” for the day. Hit your goal, treat yourself. Walk more, unlock more. It quietly tracks your steps using your iPhone’s Health app, shows your progress, and even gives you meal ideas from different cuisines based on what you’ve achieved. No sign-ups. No ads. No guilt. Just walk… and enjoy what you’ve earned.

Screenshots

Steps Map4 screens
StepCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepCore at every 4 days against Steps Map's every 2 months. StepCore also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps Map ships an update every 2 months, StepCore every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Steps Map versus StepCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps MapStepCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad Apps LtdAnurag Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

Steps Map

No in-app purchases

None

StepCore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steps Map free?
Steps Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepCore free?
StepCore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steps Map or StepCore have ads?
Neither Steps Map nor StepCore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps Map or StepCore?
Steps Map ships an update every 2 months, and StepCore every 4 days. Most recently, Steps Map was updated on October 13, 2026 and StepCore on October 2, 2026.

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