WatchSteps vs Step Counter Pro Max
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WatchSteps
This app displays your daily step count with customizable complications and widgets for Apple Watch and iPhone. It syncs settings bidirectionally and prioritizes user privacy by only accessing Health data on-device.
- Customizable watch face complications
- iOS home and lock screen widgets
- Bidirectional sync between iPhone and Watch
- On-device data storage for privacy
- Personalized goals and color themes
- Battery-friendly background updates
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WatchSteps keeps your daily step goal front and center with beautiful complications, iOS widgets, a responsive watch app, and a lightweight iPhone companion. It reads your step data directly from Health and never shares it with anyone else. Highlights • Corner complications: Curved progress gauges that follow the shape of your watch face corners. • iOS widgets: Lock screen and home screen widgets show your progress at a glance. • Multiple complication styles: Rings, gauges, inline text, and corner gauges for any watch face. • Bidirectional sync: Change settings on iPhone or Watch — they sync instantly to both devices. • Personal style: Pick colors and custom goals that match your aesthetic. • Privacy first: Reads steps only, requires no account, stores everything privately on-device. • Battery friendly: Background delivery keeps data fresh without draining your watch. How it works 1. Install WatchSteps on Apple Watch (watchOS 9+) and the paired iPhone (iOS 16+). 2. Grant Health permissions for "Steps." 3. Configure your goal and colors on either device — settings sync automatically. 4. Add widgets to your lock screen or home screen for quick progress checks. 5. Add the complication style you love to your favorite watch faces. Complication Styles • Circular: Ring progress around your step count. • Corner: Curved gauge that follows the watch face corner. • Modular: Large step count with progress indicator. • Inline: Compact text for slim complication slots. Privacy • We read step data from HealthKit solely to display it to you. • WatchSteps never uploads, tracks, or shares personal information. • No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Walk more, simply — with WatchSteps.
Step Counter Pro Max
This app helps you monitor your daily activity and health metrics. It automatically counts your steps, tracks water intake with reminders, and calculates BMI. Receive daily wellness tips to support your fitness journey.
- Automatic step counting
- Custom daily step goals
- Water intake tracking
- Hydration reminders
- BMI calculator
- Daily health tips
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Step Counter Pro – Track Steps, Water, and BMI in One App Looking for a simple way to stay active and healthy? Step Counter Pro tracks your daily steps, water intake, BMI, and gives you helpful wellness tips — all in one place. Count your steps automatically in the background and set personal goals to stay motivated. Log your water intake and receive reminders to stay hydrated throughout the day. Calculate your BMI by entering your weight and height, and monitor changes over time. Get daily health tips to keep your habits on track. Whether you're starting a new fitness routine or improving your daily habits, Step Counter Pro is designed to support your health goals every day. Key Features: Step counter with automatic tracking Custom daily step goals Water intake tracker and hydration reminders BMI calculator and tracking Daily health and wellness tips Simple, clean interface to view all your progress Track your steps, stay hydrated, and stay on top of your health — all in one app. Terms of Use: https://blazingappstudio.com/eula/step_counter_pro
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WatchSteps at none against Step Counter Pro Max's 1. WatchSteps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Step Counter Pro Max sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. WatchSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WatchSteps against 5.0 for Step Counter Pro Max. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
WatchSteps ships an update every 5 weeks, Step Counter Pro Max every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WatchSteps | Step Counter Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YANCY SHEPHERD | Blazing App Studio |
Customer experience
WatchSteps
Step Counter Pro Max
In-app purchases
WatchSteps
No in-app purchases
Step Counter Pro Max
- Ad-free Experience — Weekly3 Days trial$14.997 Days
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