Comparison

WatchSteps vs Step Counter Pro Max

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Custom daily step goals
  • Water intake tracking
  • Hydration reminders
  • BMI calculator
  • Daily health tips
Features
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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

Screenshots

WatchSteps4 screens
Step Counter Pro Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
WatchSteps versus Step Counter Pro Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchStepsStep Counter Pro Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYANCY SHEPHERDBlazing App Studio

Customer experience

WatchSteps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Step Counter Pro Max

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WatchSteps

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Step Counter Pro Max

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-free Experience — Weekly3 Days trial$14.997 Days

Questions

Is WatchSteps free?
WatchSteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Counter Pro Max free?
Step Counter Pro Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WatchSteps or Step Counter Pro Max?
WatchSteps and Step Counter Pro Max are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do WatchSteps or Step Counter Pro Max have ads?
Step Counter Pro Max shows ads; WatchSteps does not.
Which is updated more often, WatchSteps or Step Counter Pro Max?
WatchSteps ships an update every 5 weeks, and Step Counter Pro Max every 4 months. Most recently, WatchSteps was updated on November 9, 2026 and Step Counter Pro Max on October 30, 2026.

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