Comparison

Steps vs PathPal

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

Head to head
About

Steps

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
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Track how far you walk and how many steps you take. Always on, works on all iPhones. Steps is a pedometer and activity tracker. It shows you just how much you're moving in a simple, elegant way. Set a goal. As you walk, the colors change to show your progress like a sunrise. No noise, no extra gadget to wear and nothing to distract you. Everyone should walk 10,000 steps every day for their health, but many of us don't go that far. With Steps, you can easily track how far you go every day, set a goal, and get moving! WHY STEPS: - Clear, uncluttered design and changing color tells you at a glance how far you've gone today - Easily set and adjust goals - Calorie tracking, customized for your body and activity - Track and share your full activity history - Going for a walk? Record a workout, measure your performance and track your route using GPS - Integrated with Apple Health to combine data from your Apple Watch or other connected devices, share workouts and more - Check in quickly from your Apple Watch or one of our Widgets on your iPhone - Stay up to date from the Lock Screen with our Lock Screen Widgets - Customize to match your style with themes - Siri and Shortcuts support. Try asking "Hey Siri, how many steps today?" ALWAYS ON, WORKS WITH THE PHONE YOU HAVE: - Always on and tracking, no need to press start and stop buttons - Works anywhere on your body - Works with any iPhone running iOS 14 or greater

About

PathPal

Automatically tracks your daily activities like walking, running, and cycling without manual input. It provides detailed analysis of your movements, routes on a map, and calories burned, offering insights to optimize your routines and make informed health decisions.

Highlights
  • Automatic continuous tracking
  • Activity recognition (walking, running, cycling)
  • Detailed activity analysis
  • Elevation tracking
  • Calorie counter
  • Routes on map
  • Daily storyline with places
Features
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PathPal brings the ultimate solution to seamlessly track and monitor your daily activities and movements throughout the day. Whether you're walking, running, cycling, or commuting, PathPal captures every moment to provide a comprehensive overview of your day. Key Features: - Automatic Continuous Tracking: PathPal automatically tracks your activity, no manual input needed! - Automatic Recognition of Activities: Identify walking, bicycling, and running automatically. - Detailed Activity Analysis: Record stopping points, modes of transport, duration, and altitude with precision. - Comprehensive Stats: Get insights on how much time and distance you spent walking, running, cycling, or using different modes of transport. - Elevation Tracking: Know the altitude of your stop points for better context and understanding of your routes. - Calorie Counter: Track the calories burned during your activities. - Routes on Map: Visualize your routes on an interactive map. - Daily Storyline with Places: See a narrative of your day with specific places visited. - No Need to Start and Stop: PathPal operates continuously without the need for manual activation. - No Extra Device Needed: PathPal works seamlessly on your phone, no need to carry or charge an additional device. Why Choose PathPal? 1. Effortless Tracking: PathPal runs in the background, ensuring all your movements are captured without any hassle. 2. Versatile Use Cases: Ideal for fitness enthusiasts, daily commuters, hikers, and anyone wanting a clear picture of their daily activities. 3. Solve the Mystery of Your Day: Ever wonder how much time you spend commuting vs. walking? PathPal gives you the answers. 4. Optimize Your Routines: Use the detailed insights to make smarter lifestyle choices, enhancing your productivity and fitness. 5. Privacy First: Your data is secure and used only to provide you with personal insights. Use PathPal to: - Track your daily commute and find faster routes. - Keep an eye on your fitness goals by monitoring walking, running, and cycling activities. - Plan more effective workout routines and commutes based on your activity patterns. - Understand your activity levels and make informed health and wellness decisions. Experience the new level of activity tracking with PathPal and turn your daily routines into valuable insights. -- Free to use for 2 months, then automatically renews. Unlock the full potential of PathPal with a yearly subscription. Enjoy unlimited access to all features and content, including personalized pathfinding, real-time navigation, and advanced route planning tools. Subscription Details: Renewal: Automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Trial Period: Free to use for 2 months.Price: $44.99 per year Auto-Renewable Subscription: Paid subscriptions begin at the end of the free trial period. Please note that the subscription is required for the complete functionality of the app. The free version provides limited access to basic features. Upgrade to the full version for the best experience, including advanced features and continuous updates. Privacy Policy: https://pathpalprivacypolicy.craft.me/B1T5Kwjq2s0NmV Terms of Use: https://pathpalprivacypolicy.craft.me/IBCD4GinGfkMxG

Screenshots

Steps4 screens
PathPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.8 against PathPal's 4.1. Steps also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 33%). PathPal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PathPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 134K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 33% of PathPal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps ships an update fortnightly, PathPal weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Steps versus PathPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepsPathPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (134K ratings) — better4.1 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings134K — better31
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYear of Code, LLCGUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Steps

All ratings133,679 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,572 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative23.9%

PathPal

All ratings31 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Steps

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

PathPal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Steps

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
3 purchases

PathPal

Subscriptions3
  • PathPal Weekly$0.997 Days
  • PathPal Monthly$5.991 Month
  • PathPal Yearly14 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PathPal free?
PathPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steps or PathPal?
Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while PathPal averages 4.1 from 31 ratings.
Do Steps or PathPal have ads?
Steps shows ads; PathPal does not.
Which is updated more often, Steps or PathPal?
Steps ships an update fortnightly, and PathPal weekly. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 24, 2026 and PathPal on September 10, 2026.

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