# StepUp vs Simple Steps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Steps at none against StepUp's 1. Simple Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). StepUp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StepUp against 5.0 for Simple Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Steps has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StepUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Steps every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepUp | Simple Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-health-tracker/id6757095229/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-steps/id6759482023/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalpesh Pirojiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842772077) | [Gavan Grenville-Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855565677) |

## What reviewers say

### StepUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-health-tracker/id6757095229)

This app helps you stay active by automatically tracking your steps, distance, and calories burned throughout the day. Set daily goals, view progress with clear charts, and record walking sessions to improve your fitness and build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Distance and calorie tracking, Daily activity monitoring, Goal setting and motivation, Progress charts and reports, Walking session recording, Apple HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life Time Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Simple Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-steps/id6759482023)

This free app tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance with a focus on privacy. Set custom goals and view progress with simple charts, all without needing an account or internet connection.

**Highlights:** Daily step tracking, Calorie and distance monitoring, Customizable step goals, Weekly and monthly reports, Apple Watch complication, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepUp free?

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

### Is Simple Steps free?

Simple Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StepUp or Simple Steps?

StepUp and Simple Steps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do StepUp or Simple Steps have ads?

StepUp shows ads; Simple Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepUp or Simple Steps?

StepUp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Steps every 4 days. Most recently, StepUp was updated on October 7, 2026 and Simple Steps on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*