Cloudless Steps vs MinimalSteps
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.
MinimalSteps
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MinimalSteps is a clean, focused step counter built for people who want to stay active without the noise. Connect to Apple Health and MinimalSteps does the rest — tracking your steps throughout the day, showing your progress toward your daily goal, and keeping a weekly view so you can spot trends over time. FEATURES • Progress Ring — A beautiful ring shows how close you are to your daily goal at a glance. Tap it to switch between step count and percentage. • Weekly Histogram — Swipe through your step history week by week. See your daily average, compare against the prior week, and tap any bar for a detailed breakdown. • Home Screen Widget — Small and medium widgets keep your steps visible at all times, even without opening the app. The medium widget includes your weekly histogram. • Daily Streaks — Hit your goal multiple days in a row and a trophy badge celebrates your streak, even across weeks. • Personalized Goals — Set any step target that fits your lifestyle. Choose from common presets or enter your own. • Custom Colors — Pick an accent color that matches your style. It carries through the app and widgets. • Fully Private — All data stays on your device through Apple Health. Nothing is collected or shared. MinimalSteps is designed to stay out of your way and keep you moving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MinimalSteps at none against Cloudless Steps's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MinimalSteps asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cloudless Steps | MinimalSteps |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ROBERT EVAN GAYNOR | Miguel Aviles Jenkins |
In-app purchases
Cloudless Steps
- Unlock Apple Health$1.99
MinimalSteps
No in-app purchases
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