# Step Counter vs StepDerby

The clearest difference is price: Step Counter at Free against StepDerby's $0.99. Step Counter also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). StepDerby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Step Counter is free to download; StepDerby costs $0.99 up front. Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. StepDerby asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter | StepDerby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Srivishnu Ramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792193135) | [Odir Henry Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896712728) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-stepsly/id6753876664)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance walked. It offers motivational achievements, streaks, and beautiful widgets for your home and lock screens to help you build a consistent walking habit.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Apple Health integration, Home & lock screen widgets, Achievements and streaks, Calorie and distance tracking, Progress insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps App Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Steps App Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Steps App Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### StepDerby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepderby/id6788028605)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free?

Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StepDerby free?

StepDerby costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Step Counter or StepDerby have ads?

Neither Step Counter nor StepDerby shows ads.

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