Cloudless Steps vs StepCloser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cloudless Steps
This app tracks your daily steps and workouts locally on your device, prioritizing privacy by not using GPS. It offers automatic tracking, daily goals, historical trends, and home screen widgets, with an optional one-time upgrade for full history via Apple Health Sync.
- Automatic step tracking
- Local data storage
- Daily step goals
- Workout tracking
- Historical trends
- Home screen widgets
- Dark mode support
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Step tracker with all-local data!!! Track your health, not your location. WHY CHOOSE CLOUDLESS? Battery Saver: Because we don't use GPS, Cloudless Steps uses a fraction of the battery of other fitness apps. 100% Private: Your data stays on your iPhone. We don't know where you walk, only how much you walk. 22 Languages: Designed for global use. KEY FEATURES: Automatic Tracking: Just put your phone in your pocket and go. Daily Goals: Set your step target and close your ring. Workouts: Track your daily workouts and see success over time. Historical Trends: See your weekly and monthly progress as you step into the future... Home Screen Widgets: See your progress at a glance. Dark Mode Support: Beautiful design that's easy on the eyes. SIMPLE PRICING: What You Get with The initial download: - Track your daily steps and see your current progress. - 7-Day History: Review your recent week of activity. Unlock Everything: - one time upgrade to unlock full step history via Apple Health Sync Download Cloudless Steps today and start walking safely and privately, without the cloud, cloudless.
StepCloser
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StepCloser helps you reach your daily step goals through personalized walking routes and friendly competition with friends and family. SMART STEP TRACKING • Syncs automatically with Apple Health • Set personalized daily step goals • Track your progress with beautiful charts and streaks • Manual entry option when needed WALKING ROUTES • Get personalized walking routes near your location • Choose loop routes or point-to-point destinations • Turn-by-turn navigation guidance • Track route-assisted walks separately CHALLENGES & COMPETITIONS • Create step challenges with friends and family • Choose from daily goal, weekly total, or route challenges • Individual or team competitions • Real-time leaderboards to track standings • Earn achievements and maintain streaks PROGRESS & INSIGHTS • Weekly and monthly step summaries • Goal achievement tracking • Personal bests and milestones • Streak calendar visualization OPTIONAL ACCOUNT • Use locally without signing up • Create an account to join challenges • Your email stays private - only your username appears on leaderboards • Delete your account and data anytime PRIVACY FOCUSED • Health data stays on your device • Only aggregate step counts sync for challenges • No ads, no data selling • Full control over your data Whether you want to walk more, compete with friends, or just track your daily steps, StepCloser makes every step count. Download now and start your walking journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepCloser at none against Cloudless Steps's 1. StepCloser also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. Cloudless Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StepCloser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloudless Steps ships an update every 4 weeks, StepCloser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloudless Steps | StepCloser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROBERT EVAN GAYNOR | Miriam Roskind |
In-app purchases
Cloudless Steps
- Unlock Apple Health$1.99
StepCloser
No in-app purchases









