Comparison

Stark vs StepLog

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

Head to head
About

Stark

This app tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned by connecting to Apple Health. Set custom goals, monitor your progress with streaks, and visualize your consistency. Unlock advanced analytics and personalized records with a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time step count tracking
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Efficiency analytics
  • Personal best records
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

StepLog

Track your daily steps and progress towards health goals with motivating milestones and visual feedback. This app offers manual logging, distance and calorie estimation, and personal record tracking, all while prioritizing your privacy with local data storage.

Highlights
  • Manual step entry
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Visual progress ring
  • Distance and calorie estimation
  • Milestone badges
  • Personal records tracking
  • Local data storage
Features
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Every step counts toward a healthier you. Step Counter helps you hit your daily goals with simple tracking and motivating milestones. FEATURES: • Quick step entry (manual logging) • Set daily step goals (default 10,000) • Visual progress ring shows your status • Auto-calculate distance in kilometers • Estimate calories burned • Dual streaks: goal achievement + consistent logging • Earn milestone badges: 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K steps • Yesterday mirror for daily comparison • Personal records tracking INSIGHTS & TRENDS: • 7-day chart shows your weekly patterns • Track average daily steps • See your best and worst days • Monitor distance and calorie trends • Celebrate when you beat personal records PRIVACY FIRST: All data is stored locally on your device. No accounts required. No cloud sync. No one sees your data but you. Step Counter is free and ad-supported. Download now and start moving today.

Screenshots

Stark4 screens
StepLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepLog at none against Stark's 3. StepLog also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). Stark's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. StepLog asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Stark against 5.0 for StepLog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Stark versus StepLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarkStepLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalph OlazoBlas Prieto

Customer experience

Stark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StepLog

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stark

Subscriptions2
  • Stark Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Stark Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stark Pro Lifetime$59.99
None

StepLog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stark free?
Stark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepLog free?
StepLog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stark or StepLog?
Stark and StepLog are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Stark or StepLog have ads?
StepLog shows ads; Stark does not.

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