# Stark vs Simply Step

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Stark | Simply Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-step-step-counter/id6759264285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ralph Olazo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846688159) | [Charles Chiejina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160162008) |

## What reviewers say

### Stark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stark-step-tracker/id6759113750)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stark Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Stark Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Stark Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Simply Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-step-step-counter/id6759264285)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Trial | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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