# Steps vs PathPal

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | PathPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518/reviews)** | [4.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpal-auto-track-activity/id6504746030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **67.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 58 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Year of Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315297566) | [GUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629562406) |

## 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


### PathPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpal-auto-track-activity/id6504746030)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PathPal Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PathPal Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PathPal Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


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