Comparison

Simply Step vs PaceBloom Interval Walk

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

Head to head
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

About

PaceBloom Interval Walk

Features
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PaceBloom is a fully offline interval-walking coach that alternates relaxed walking with a purposeful brisk pace. You choose the effort; the app keeps the timing clear. • Built-in 15, 30, and 40 minute plans, plus custom phases and rounds • Sound, haptics, and optional local lock-screen cues for pace changes • Completed time, brisk minutes, perceived effort, and private notes • Weekly goals, an eight-week trend, and full walk history • CSV export, iPhone and iPad layouts, light and dark modes No account, network, location, motion, or health permission is required. There are no ads, subscriptions, analytics, or tracking; every plan and record stays on your device. PaceBloom is a timer, not medical advice, and makes no health-outcome claims. Walk in a safe environment. Stop and seek professional advice if you feel pain, dizziness, or unusual shortness of breath.

Screenshots

Simply Step4 screens
PaceBloom Interval Walk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simply Step at Free against PaceBloom Interval Walk's $0.99. PaceBloom Interval Walk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simply Step is free to download; PaceBloom Interval Walk costs $0.99 up front. Simply Step sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. PaceBloom Interval Walk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simply Step versus PaceBloom Interval Walk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply StepPaceBloom Interval Walk
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles Chiejina志勇 孙

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Simply Step

Subscriptions7
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly Trial3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • 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
None

PaceBloom Interval Walk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Step free?
Simply Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaceBloom Interval Walk free?
PaceBloom Interval Walk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply Step or PaceBloom Interval Walk have ads?
Neither Simply Step nor PaceBloom Interval Walk shows ads.

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