# Steps vs StepUp

The clearest difference is ads: StepUp at none against Steps's shown. StepUp also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (135K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

StepUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 135K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Steps ships an update fortnightly, StepUp daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | StepUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-social-step-counter/id6743130490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Year of Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315297566) | [Atrus Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788121504) |

## 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


### StepUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-social-step-counter/id6743130490)

Track your daily steps, compete with friends, and earn virtual awards for your achievements. This app syncs with Apple HealthKit to provide real-time progress and detailed insights into your activity.

**Highlights:** Real-time step tracking, Compete with friends, Leaderboard and awards, Daily and weekly challenges, Detailed activity insights, Syncs with Apple HealthKit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepUp Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is StepUp free?

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

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

StepUp is rated higher. Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while StepUp averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Steps or StepUp have ads?

Steps shows ads; StepUp does not.

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

Steps ships an update fortnightly, and StepUp daily. Most recently, Steps was updated on November 1, 2026 and StepUp on October 25, 2026.

---

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