Comparison

GhostLoop vs Step Tracker

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

Head to head
About

GhostLoop

Race against your past self with recorded runs that become ghosts. Track outdoor GPS, treadmill, or import rides and swims. Compete with friends through step challenges and race their ghosts.

Highlights
  • Race your past self with recorded ghosts
  • Live gap indicator and audio cues
  • GPS tracking with map-matched routes
  • Treadmill mode and Apple Health import
  • Create step challenges with friends
  • Export activities as GPX
Features
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Every run you record becomes a ghost — a replay of the exact runner you were. Lace up, pick one, and race it. GhostLoop isn't about competing with strangers on a leaderboard. The only person you're chasing is the one you were last Tuesday. And you'll know exactly where they are the whole way. RACE YOUR PAST SELF • Every recorded run is saved as a ghost you can race any time • A live gap shows whether you're ahead or behind, meter by meter • Hear it happen: spoken splits, pace, and the moment your ghost passes you • Save your favorite routes as loops and build a library of rivals TRACK IT ANYWHERE • Outdoor GPS with map-matched routes and elevation • Treadmill mode: race indoors with no GPS, using your own calibrated stride • Rides and swims import from Apple Health — pace in min/100m for the pool • Apple Watch app: start a run, walk, or pool swim and see your ghost gap on your wrist • Auto-pause when you stop, auto-resume when you go SEE YOURSELF GET FASTER • Weekly and monthly trends, training load, best weeks, longest runs • Run streaks with rest days that don't break the chain • Elevation profiles and 3D route views • Personal records that only compare like with like — a bike ride never fakes a running PR RUN WITH YOUR CREW • Add friends and see their step counts on a live club leaderboard • Create step challenges — daily, weekly, monthly • Send a ghost to a friend so they can race your loop on their own feet • Ghost runners fill out the board so it stays competitive from day one YOUR DATA, YOUR CALL • Export any activity as GPX; import your history from other apps • Shared route images hide the start and end of your run • Detailed Health records stay on your device; only daily step totals and challenge progress sync to people you accept Outmove yesterday. Apple Health is used to read your step counts and import your own workouts. Location is used to track your route while you run. GhostLoop never sells your data.

About

Step Tracker

Features
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Every walk can take you somewhere unforgettable. Basecamp is a step tracker and pedometer that transforms everyday movement into progress along iconic virtual routes. Walk toward Everest Base Camp, explore Tokyo, follow Icelandic trails, cross Route 66, and discover more destinations—one real-world step at a time. MOVE WITH PURPOSE • Track steps, walking distance, active energy, and flights climbed • Set a daily step goal that feels challenging but achievable • See actionable insights, streaks, and weekly highlights • Follow your progress toward the next journey checkpoint EXPLORE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS • Choose from distinct mountain, city, trail, and road-trip routes • Unlock checkpoint photos and destination stories • Save progress when you switch journeys • Build a history of completed adventures STAY MOTIVATED • Earn XP and grow your explorer level • Unlock achievements for steps, distance, journeys, and streaks • Review your best day and longest walk • Use Week, Month, and Year activity views PRIVATE BY DESIGN Apple Health access is optional and read-only. Basecamp processes your activity on your device and does not require an account. Basecamp Pro unlocks all premium journeys, extended activity history, premium achievements, and advanced trail insights. Subscription terms and purchase controls are shown before purchase. Privacy policy link: https://www.zenbyte.app/basecamp/privacy.html Terms of use link: http://apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GhostLoop4 screens
Step Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GhostLoop at none against Step Tracker's 3. GhostLoop also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. GhostLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GhostLoop versus Step Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostLoopStep Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan CastilloZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

GhostLoop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Step Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Access$34.991 Year

Questions

Is GhostLoop free?
GhostLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Tracker free?
Step Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GhostLoop or Step Tracker have ads?
Neither GhostLoop nor Step Tracker shows ads.

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