# Steps vs Running Walking Tracker Goals

The clearest difference is ads: Running Walking Tracker Goals at none against Steps's shown. Running Walking Tracker Goals also leads on chart position (#200 vs unranked) and review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Steps against 4.8 for Running Walking Tracker Goals. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134K and 107K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 77% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's.

Steps ships an update fortnightly, Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Running Walking Tracker Goals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518/reviews) | [4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 107K |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 58 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Year of Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315297566) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518)

This app tracks your daily walking distance and step count with a simple, visually engaging interface. Set personal goals and monitor your progress with changing colors, while also recording workouts and syncing with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Step and distance tracking, Goal setting with visual progress, Calorie tracking, Workout recording with GPS, Apple Health integration, Widgets for iPhone and Apple Watch, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as written
- 👍 Helps with fitness goals
- 👍 Responsive customer service
- 👍 Useful and convenient
- 👍 Accurate tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Deleting or reducing steps
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not recording properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect step counts
- Syncing issues with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter steps
- Improve step counting accuracy
- Enhance syncing with Apple Watch
- Add more customization options
- Improve history and data visualization


### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Steps and Running Walking Tracker Goals are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 134K and 107K ratings respectively.

### Do Steps or Running Walking Tracker Goals have ads?

Steps shows ads; Running Walking Tracker Goals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Steps ships an update fortnightly, and Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 24, 2026 and Running Walking Tracker Goals on September 24, 2026.

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