Comparison

MySteps vs UVSafe

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

Head to head
About

MySteps

This app offers a highly customizable pedometer experience, allowing users to design their own fitness dashboard. Set personal goals, track various metrics like steps, distance, and calories, and view progress through visually appealing recap stories. Your health data remains private and on your device.

Highlights
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Personalized goal setting
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • Recap stories
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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MySteps turns your Apple Health data into a clear step tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. Set a goal, keep your streak, and see your progress at a glance. APPLE WATCH • Walk with large, clear numbers: time, steps, heart rate, distance, and pace • See live steps, steps per minute, and your daily goal • Follow heart rate zones and a live map on outdoor walks and hikes • Get a full summary with energy and steps per minute after each walk REACH YOUR GOAL • Set a daily step goal and build a streak • See steps, distance, calories, floors, and exercise minutes • Earn awards as your total steps grow KEEP PROGRESS CLOSE • Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Add Apple Watch complications • Track outdoor walks, indoor walks, and hikes on iPhone and Apple Watch • Use both pages of iPhone Duo when it is open SEE THE PATTERN • Review weekly, monthly, yearly, and all-time insights • Watch your monthly Wrapped story • Compare steps with other walkers on the optional leaderboard MYSTEPS PRO Core step tracking is free. MySteps Pro is a one-time purchase. It adds AI Insights, your full history and Wrapped archive, Pro widgets, more colors and layouts, custom daily goals, more streak freezes, and data export. Core step tracking works without an account. MySteps reads Apple Health data on your device. AI Insights and the leaderboard use online services only after you turn them on. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

UVSafe

Features
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UVSafe is your ultimate personal companion for sun safety and healthy skin. Whether you are walking, swimming, or relaxing outdoors, UVSafe helps you stay protected from harmful UV rays. Key Features: • Real-time UV Index: Get the current UV Index and sun danger levels instantly based on your precise location. • Smart Sun Timer: Set custom exposure targets based on your skin type and sun protection (SPF) level. Receive smart notifications when it’s time to seek shade or reapply sunscreen. • Personalized Sun Advice: Learn how to shield yourself with custom-tailored recommendations based on current UV conditions. • Accessibility First: Clean, high-contrast user interface with full support for Dynamic Type, voiceover, and accessibility settings. Protect your skin and enjoy the sun safely with UVSafe!

Screenshots

MySteps4 screens
UVSafe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UVSafe at none against MySteps's 5. UVSafe also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. MySteps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. UVSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MySteps versus UVSafe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyStepsUVSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB4 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMSW Digital LLCGALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY,SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MySteps

Subscriptions2
  • MySteps Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • MySteps Pro Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99
  • Premium Member Upgrade$4.99
  • MySteps Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

UVSafe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySteps free?
MySteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UVSafe free?
UVSafe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MySteps or UVSafe have ads?
Neither MySteps nor UVSafe shows ads.

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