# Step Counter vs StepMates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step Counter at none against StepMates's 9. Step Counter also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). StepMates's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepMates sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Step Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter | StepMates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SEOKWON YANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863325487) | [Ibrahim Boutiba](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779221360) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-slox/id6777107200)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### StepMates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepmates/id6779221358)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Together (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Together (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Point Boost 1,000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Point Boost 3,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Point Boost 4,500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Point Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| StepMates Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Together (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Is StepMates free?

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

### Do Step Counter or StepMates have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; StepMates does not.

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