Comparison

StepCloser vs Step Counter

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

Head to head
About

StepCloser

Features
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StepCloser helps you reach your daily step goals through personalized walking routes and friendly competition with friends and family. SMART STEP TRACKING • Syncs automatically with Apple Health • Set personalized daily step goals • Track your progress with beautiful charts and streaks • Manual entry option when needed WALKING ROUTES • Get personalized walking routes near your location • Choose loop routes or point-to-point destinations • Turn-by-turn navigation guidance • Track route-assisted walks separately CHALLENGES & COMPETITIONS • Create step challenges with friends and family • Choose from daily goal, weekly total, or route challenges • Individual or team competitions • Real-time leaderboards to track standings • Earn achievements and maintain streaks PROGRESS & INSIGHTS • Weekly and monthly step summaries • Goal achievement tracking • Personal bests and milestones • Streak calendar visualization OPTIONAL ACCOUNT • Use locally without signing up • Create an account to join challenges • Your email stays private - only your username appears on leaderboards • Delete your account and data anytime PRIVACY FOCUSED • Health data stays on your device • Only aggregate step counts sync for challenges • No ads, no data selling • Full control over your data Whether you want to walk more, compete with friends, or just track your daily steps, StepCloser makes every step count. Download now and start your walking journey!

About

Step Counter

Features
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Step Counter - SLOX is a simple, privacy-respecting pedometer that turns your iPhone into a daily step tracker. It uses the built-in motion sensor (Core Motion) to count steps, then estimates calories and distance from your step count and optional body weight. A weekly graph shows your trend at a glance, and a daily goal helps you stay consistent. FEATURES - Live step count for today - Daily goal with progress ring - Estimated calories and distance - Weekly history chart (last 7 days) - Customizable goal, height, and weight - Supports 7 languages PRIVACY Step data is processed on your device. No account required. Step Counter is for general fitness tracking only. It is not a medical device. Visit slox.co.kr for support, privacy policy, and terms.

Screenshots

StepCloser4 screens
Step Counter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StepCloser at none against Step Counter's shown. Step Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
StepCloser versus Step Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepCloserStep Counter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiriam RoskindSEOKWON YANG

In-app purchases

None

StepCloser

No in-app purchases

None

Step Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepCloser free?
StepCloser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Counter free?
Step Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepCloser or Step Counter have ads?
Step Counter shows ads; StepCloser does not.

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