Comparison

Just Steps vs StepIsland

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

Head to head
About

Just Steps

Features
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JustSteps — the simple step tracker without distractions JustSteps is the step tracker for people who want to move more — without the clutter of a bloated fitness app. Open the app, see your steps. That’s it. Focused on what matters JustSteps shows you exactly what counts: your steps today, the distance you’ve walked, and your progress toward your daily goal. No feeds, no challenges, no gimmicks — just the numbers that keep you on track. Reliable in the background Using your iPhone’s motion sensor and HealthKit, JustSteps tracks your steps throughout the day — even when the app is closed. Hit your goal? You’ll get notified instantly. Quiet, but effective Set your daily goal, choose your reminders — and let the app do the rest. JustSteps works in the background and only speaks up when it really matters. Your progress at a glance Track your steps month by month. With a clear 7-day overview, you can spot trends instantly. All data syncs with HealthKit and integrates seamlessly with Apple Health. Home & Lock Screen widgets Keep your progress visible — without opening the app. Choose from multiple widget sizes, including a circular gauge for quick updates.

About

StepIsland

Transform your daily steps into a vibrant, interactive world. Watch your personalized companion and environment come alive with each step, offering engaging visuals and progress tracking. Connect with friends for shared walks and friendly competition.

Highlights
  • Interactive walking worlds
  • Companion character
  • Live Activity and widgets
  • Walk with friends
  • Route sharing
  • Privacy-focused data usage
Features
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StepIsland turns your daily steps into a little world that comes alive as you walk. Choose one of six hand-painted worlds — Coral Meadow, Sakura Grove, Sprout Valley, Canyon Oasis, Rainy Stones or Moonlit Forest — and meet the companion who lives there. Set a goal that suits you, make a promise, and every step you take brings your world to life. YOUR COMPANION LIVES IN THE DYNAMIC ISLAND Glance up to see your companion and today's steps, even when the app is closed. Long-press to see how far you have left. With Plus, your island grows and reacts as your day goes on. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN, HOME SCREEN AND WRIST • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in StandBy • Six widget styles: Companion, Ring, World, Week, Journey and Lock Screen • Apple Watch app and complications WALK WITH FRIENDS Add friends with a code, see this week's board and send kudos when they hit their goal. Invite a friend to walk together and see both of your steps live, side by side, even when you're miles apart. For each walk you can choose to share your route with that friend; it's deleted the moment the walk ends. PRIVATE BY DESIGN StepIsland only reads your step count from Apple Health, never workouts or medical data. Your location is only used if you turn on route sharing during a walk with a friend. Distance, time and energy are simple estimates from your steps. FREE, FOREVER Step tracking, daily or weekly goals, rest days and streaks; your starter world and companion; friends, kudos, Walk Together (with route sharing) and leagues; widgets, the Dynamic Island and Apple Watch with your step count; this week's history with your average; and seasonal events. STEPISLAND PLUS • All 6 worlds and companions: switch anytime • Your island comes alive: it grows and reacts to every step on Home, widgets, the Dynamic Island and Apple Watch • Full history and insights: Month view, consistency and your best day • Streak shield: one missed day forgiven each week Plus is available monthly or yearly (the yearly plan includes a free trial for eligible new subscribers). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms: https://upmoat.com/terms Privacy: https://upmoat.com/stepisland/privacy

Screenshots

Just Steps3 screens
StepIsland4 screens

Verdict

The call

Just Steps and StepIsland are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Just Steps sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and StepIsland sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Just Steps versus StepIsland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust StepsStepIsland
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBennet FreigangJOSHUA JOSEPH KHOURY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Just Steps

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • JustSteps Pro Lifetime$3.99
2 purchases

StepIsland

Subscriptions2
  • StepIsland Plus · Monthly$4.991 Month
  • StepIsland Plus · Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Just Steps free?
Just Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepIsland free?
StepIsland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Steps or StepIsland have ads?
Neither Just Steps nor StepIsland shows ads.

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