# Step Counter vs Physical

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Step Counter at 15.1 against Physical's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Physical sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter | Physical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVLOFT LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755253962) | [Ryan McGee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782116557) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pacer-pedometer/id6761268925)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walk Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Walk Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Physical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039)

This app tracks your weekly aerobic minutes and strength training days based on national guidelines, personalized to your profile. It integrates with Apple Health to automatically log workouts and provides visual progress through simple rings. Features include live heart-rate zones, workout goals, and voice commands via Siri.

**Highlights:** Guideline-based weekly targets, Live heart-rate zones, Workout goals with progress alerts, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Outdoor GPS tracking, Strength logging with muscle groups, Widget and Live Activity display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Physical | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free?

Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Physical free?

Physical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Step Counter or Physical have ads?

Neither Step Counter nor Physical shows ads.

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