Comparison

Step Count vs Stark

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

Head to head
About

Step Count

Features
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【Spirit Footprints】 keeps hikers, cyclists, and trail runners oriented on remote trails with dependable maps, responsive navigation, and detailed performance insights for every outing. **Offline contour maps** Download compact regional maps with contour lines and trail data, manage storage before leaving coverage, and preview elevation changes without a signal. **Reliable trail guidance** Import GPX/KML tracks, see your position against the planned route, and get spoken turn tips plus off-track notifications before you drift too far. **Real-time training metrics** Monitor distance, pace, ascent, heart rate, and remaining mileage while switching between hiking, cycling, or running modes to keep each workout on target. **Activity history & insights** Review past sessions with gradient charts, compare weekly totals, export GPX files, and sync highlights with Apple Health for a unified log. Stay on course, capture every climb, and stride into your next adventure with confidence. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luscweb.xyz/lingganzuji/privacy.html

About

Stark

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STARK is the definitive step goal tracker for high-performance living. Built for people who move with intention, Stark cuts through the noise and keeps you focused on one thing: hitting your daily step goal. TRACK YOUR STEPS Stark connects directly to Apple Health to deliver your real-time step count, estimated distance, and calories burned on a clean, no-fuss dashboard that loads instantly every time you open the app. SET YOUR GOAL Choose from pre-set daily goals (3,000, 5,000, 8,000, or 10,000 steps), or go Pro and set your own custom target. Your goal, your standard. STAY CONSISTENT Stark tracks your daily streak so you can build and protect your momentum. See your current week at a glance, visualize consistency, and get a haptic reward when you crush the day. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Keep your step count visible without opening the app. Add the Stark widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for a live view of your progress against your daily goal. UNLOCK STARK PRO Upgrade to Stark Pro for unlimited access to: β€’ Custom step goal β€’ Efficiency Analytics (today vs. average) β€’ Weekly summary (total steps, distance, active time) β€’ Daily breakdown chart with goal visualization β€’ Personal records (best day, best week, best month, longest streak) PRIVACY-FIRST Stark reads step data from Apple Health and does not sell your data. Stark is designed for simplicity, speed, and daily use. No bloat. No distractions. Just you and your steps. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tofu-stark/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/tofu-stark/terms Subscription terms: β€’ Subscription: Stark Pro (Auto-renewable) β€’ Length: 1 year β€’ Price: $29.99/year (USD; may vary by region) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Step Count4 screens
Stark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stark at every 2 weeks against Step Count's every 2 months. Step Count's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Count ships an update every 2 months, Stark every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Step Count versus Stark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep CountStark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣贒 卒Ralph Olazo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Step Count

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Plan$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Stark

Subscriptions2
  • Stark Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Stark Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stark Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Step Count free?
Step Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Step Count or Stark have ads?
Neither Step Count nor Stark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Count or Stark?
Step Count ships an update every 2 months, and Stark every 2 weeks. Most recently, Step Count was updated on October 1, 2026 and Stark on October 6, 2026.

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