# Steps vs Steps Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Steps at Free against Steps Tracker's $1.99. Steps also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (134K vs 367). Steps Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Steps is free to download; Steps Tracker costs $1.99 up front. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Steps Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 134K ratings behind it against 367, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 50% of Steps Tracker's.

Steps ships an update fortnightly, Steps Tracker every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Steps Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518/reviews)** | [4.6 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-watch-pedometer/id1197485766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 367 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 58 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Year of Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315297566) | [Drew Westcott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197485765) |

## 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


### Steps Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-watch-pedometer/id1197485766)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app displays your daily step progress directly on your watch face with a graphical representation. It provides automatic updates and optional notifications when you reach key milestones towards your step goal.

**Highlights:** Watch face complication, Graphical step progress, Automatic daily updates, Milestone notifications, Customizable step target

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Works perfectly for complications
- 👍 Accurate step counting
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Cute look

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Steps not always visible
- ❓ No history available
- ❓ Requires tapping for step count
- ❓ No instructions provided
- ❓ App stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Complications not showing up
- 🐛 Dial stays at zero
- 🐛 Force start doesn't work
- 🐛 App stopped working on watch

**Requested features**

- Notifications for goal achievement
- Weekly history view
- Ability to compete with friends
- Clearer instructions or FAQ


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Steps Tracker free?

Steps Tracker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Steps Tracker?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Steps Tracker averages 4.6 from 367 ratings.

### Do Steps or Steps Tracker have ads?

Steps shows ads; Steps Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Steps Tracker?

Steps ships an update fortnightly, and Steps Tracker every 6 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 3, 2026 and Steps Tracker on October 3, 2026.

---

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