Comparison

Ghost Trax vs Step Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Ghost Trax

Features
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Gamify your exercise routine - Race yourself. Beat your ghost! Have you ever needed inspiration to get yourself out on your morning run? To push yourself just a little bit harder when you're out? To keep making gains on your personal best? We created Ghost Trax to make exercise more fun. To help inspire you to keep going, to record your wins, to race yourself (and your friends). Built for running, cycling, walking or any other distance sports. Bring competition to your regular routes. HOW IT WORKS Every run you record becomes a 'ghost'. Next time you hit the same route, your ghost sets off alongside you, and you race to beat it in real time. 3 Steps: 1. Record Tap record at the start of your run, and your ghost is saved when you finish. 2. Race Next time you set off on the same route, your ghost sets off alongside you. Race your ghost across 12 checkpoints. 3. Challenge Share routes with friends or post them publicly. See who's fastest on your home turf. You can also run against a friendly pacer, so you can track your speed in real time. LEAVE YOUR PHONE BEHIND Record and race ghosts independently on Apple Watch. Splits, delta time and ghost position, all on your wrist. Auto-syncs to your iPhone when in range. CONNECT TO APPLE HEALTH Connect Apple Health and import your past workouts. Pick any of your old Personal Bests and race them. Enjoy your first race! Billing Info FREE TIER: Record up to 3 routes with 5 ghosts per route. Share with friends. PREMIUM: Β£3.99/month or Β£24.99/year. Record unlimited routes and ghosts. Create private leagues and share routes publicly. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage in your Apple ID Settings. Privacy: https://www.ghosttraxapp.com/privacy Terms: https://www.ghosttraxapp.com/terms

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 destinationsβ€”one real-world step at a time. MOVE WITH PURPOSE β€’ Track steps, walking distance, active energy, and flights climbed β€’ Set a daily step goal that feels challenging but achievable β€’ See actionable insights, streaks, and weekly highlights β€’ Follow your progress toward the next journey checkpoint EXPLORE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS β€’ Choose from distinct mountain, city, trail, and road-trip routes β€’ Unlock checkpoint photos and destination stories β€’ Save progress when you switch journeys β€’ Build a history of completed adventures STAY MOTIVATED β€’ Earn XP and grow your explorer level β€’ Unlock achievements for steps, distance, journeys, and streaks β€’ Review your best day and longest walk β€’ 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

Ghost Trax4 screens
Step Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ghost Trax and Step Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ghost Trax sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Step Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ghost Trax versus Step Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhost TraxStep Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGhost Trax LtdZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ghost Trax

Subscriptions2
  • Premier Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premier Yearly$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Step Tracker

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

Questions

Is Ghost Trax free?
Ghost Trax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Tracker free?
Step Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ghost Trax or Step Tracker have ads?
Neither Ghost Trax nor Step Tracker shows ads.

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