Comparison

Stark vs Simply Step

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

Head to head
About

Stark

Features
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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: • Custom step goal • Efficiency Analytics (today vs. average) • Weekly summary (total steps, distance, active time) • Daily breakdown chart with goal visualization • 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: • Subscription: Stark Pro (Auto-renewable) • Length: 1 year • 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.

About

Simply Step

Turn your daily walks into an adventure with a live step counter, virtual city journeys, and a customizable 3D character. Earn coins for your steps to unlock new outfits and achievements, and connect with friends in walking groups.

Highlights
  • Live step counter from Apple Health
  • Virtual city journeys
  • 3D character customization
  • Coin earning system
  • Achievements and streaks
  • Walking groups and leaderboards
  • Workout tracking with GPS
Features
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Track your steps, earn coins, and walk to cities around the world — all with your own 3D character. Simply Step turns daily walking into a rewarding adventure. LIVE STEP COUNTER Your step count is always front and center, updating live from Apple Health. Tap to switch between steps and distance. View weekly, monthly, and yearly charts to track your progress. ACTIVITY STATS See your full picture at a glance — total steps, distance, calories, best day, goals hit, workouts, average heart rate, and best distance. Stats update per timeframe with smooth animated transitions. VIRTUAL CITY JOURNEYS Walk to 18 real cities using your actual steps — from Miami to Tokyo to Barcelona. Complete one journey, pick the next. Every step gets you closer. PASSPORT & STAMPS Collect stamps for every city you walk to. View your current city on a 3D-flippable stamp card, browse your full collection, and track journey dates. PEOPLE SEEN Pass other walkers on the path and they'll wave at you. Each encounter is recorded with a floating +1 effect. Build your reputation as others see you and give you kudos. YOUR 3D CHARACTER Create and customize your walking companion with 200+ items across 10 categories — outfits, hats, glasses, costumes, gloves, and more. Your friends can see your character too. EARN COINS Every 500 steps earns coins to spend in the character shop. Premium members earn 3x coins. Start walking, start earning. 48 ACHIEVEMENTS Unlock Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers across 11 categories. Hit step milestones, build streaks, complete journeys, and discover hidden achievements. WALKING GROUPS Create or join groups, compete as a team, and track group streaks. Public groups appear on the group leaderboard. FRIENDS & LEADERBOARD Add friends with a code and compare steps on daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards. WORKOUTS Start walking or running workouts. Track time, steps, distance, and calories. Works with iPhone, Apple Watch, or AirPods. Indoor and outdoor with GPS route tracking. DAILY GOALS & STREAKS Set a personalized daily step goal. Build your streak day by day and stay motivated. WIDGETS Add Simply Step to your home screen. Small and medium widgets show today's steps, goal progress, and a weekly chart. THREE THEMES Blue, Earth, and Rose — each with its own gradient background and app icon. • Live step updates from Apple Health • Apple Watch app with independent tracking • Home screen widgets • Guided tutorial for new users • Daily reminders • Available in 8 languages • Lightweight and battery-friendly Terms of Use: https://foggoapps.com/simplystep/terms

Screenshots

Stark4 screens
Simply Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simply Step at 17.6 against Stark's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Simply Step sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stark versus Simply Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarkSimply Step
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalph OlazoCharles Chiejina

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stark

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

Simply Step

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Trial3 Days trial$3.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Premium Yearly$6.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime Trial$19.99
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simply Step free?
Simply Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stark or Simply Step have ads?
Neither Stark nor Simply Step shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stark or Simply Step?
Stark ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simply Step every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stark was updated on October 6, 2026 and Simply Step on October 13, 2026.

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