# Step Up Challenge vs Simple Set Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Set Counter at none against Step Up Challenge's 9. Simple Set Counter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Step Up Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Up Challenge sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Simple Set Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Set Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Up Challenge has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step Up Challenge ships an update every 6 days, Simple Set Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Up Challenge | Simple Set Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-up-challenge-outstep/id6768469919/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-set-counter/id6787712916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yousuf Abduljawad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520841322) | [Bhushan Patil](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787619929) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Up Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-up-challenge-outstep/id6768469919)

Turn daily steps into live competitions with friends and groups. Receive instant updates when someone passes you on the leaderboard. Earn badges and track progress with automatic step syncing from Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Live step leaderboards, Instant friend passing alerts, Automatic step syncing, Private, invite-only groups, Customizable challenges, Milestone and streak badges

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oustep Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Group Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Outstep Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Group Premium 100 | $49.99 | per month |
| Group Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Group Premium 250 | $109.99 | per month |
| Group Premium 500 | $199.99 | per month |
| Group Premium 100 Annual | $449.99 | per year |
| Group Premium 250 Annual | $999.99 | per year |


### Simple Set Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-set-counter/id6787712916)

Log your gym sets quickly and efficiently without unnecessary clutter. Track your progress with detailed charts and a calendar history. This app is designed for private use, keeping all your data securely on your device.

**Highlights:** Fast set logging, Customizable routines, Progress charts, Calendar history, Private data storage, No account required

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Up Challenge free?

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

### Is Simple Set Counter free?

Simple Set Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Step Up Challenge or Simple Set Counter?

Simple Set Counter is rated higher. Step Up Challenge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Simple Set Counter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Step Up Challenge or Simple Set Counter have ads?

Neither Step Up Challenge nor Simple Set Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Up Challenge or Simple Set Counter?

Step Up Challenge ships an update every 6 days, and Simple Set Counter monthly. Most recently, Step Up Challenge was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple Set Counter on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*