Comparison

Steps vs Nudge

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

Nudge

Features
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APPLE WORKOUTS TRACKS YOUR ACTIVITY. NUDGE KEEPS YOU MOVING. Nudge is the Apple Watch companion that turns your daily step goal into a simple countdown. See exactly how many steps you have left, how long they’ll take, and whether you’re on pace to finish by your chosen time. Keep using Apple Workouts for your walks, runs, and workouts. Nudge adds the planning, motivation, and gentle reminders that help you build the habit of moving every day. Built for iPhone and Apple Watch, Nudge works with Apple Health to turn your daily step count into practical guidance you can use throughout the day. WHY PEOPLE LOVE NUDGE • Count down the exact number of steps you have left today • See how many walking minutes remain to reach your goal • Know whether you’re ahead, behind, or on pace • Set a daily goal and a “Finish By” time that fits your schedule • Review your daily and weekly progress to build lasting habits • Estimate calories burned from your walking activity • Receive optional reminders that help you stay on track • Celebrate when you reach your daily goal DESIGNED FOR APPLE WATCH Nudge was designed around the Apple Watch experience. Instead of opening your watch to rings, percentages, or complicated metrics, you see the one number that matters most: Steps Left Today. Swipe through simple views to check your countdown, review your progress, start a guided walk, or adjust your settings. Whether you have 800 steps or 8,000 remaining, Nudge helps you understand exactly what it will take to finish your day successfully. YOUR DAILY WALKING PLAN Big step goals can feel overwhelming. Nudge breaks them into something manageable. Based on your remaining steps, walking pace, and Finish By time, Nudge estimates how much walking you still need and suggests practical walk sessions to help you stay on track. One glance tells you whether you can finish with a quick walk now or whether it’s time for a catch-up walk before the day gets away from you. CONSISTENCY MATTERS MORE THAN INTENSITY Fitness isn’t about the occasional perfect workout. It’s about building the habit of moving every day. Review your daily and weekly history to see your progress, goal streaks, walking calories, and the days you reached your target. Small wins add up, and Nudge helps you see that progress over time. OPTIONAL REMINDERS Stay on track with helpful reminders throughout the day, including: • Morning briefings • Progress updates • Walk suggestions • Goal celebrations You’re always in control. Adjust reminder frequency, walking pace, Finish By time, and daily goals to match your routine. APPLE WATCH COMPLICATIONS Keep your progress visible throughout the day. Add Nudge complications to your favorite Apple Watch face and see your remaining steps, progress, or countdown with a quick glance, without opening the app. ONE WALK AT A TIME Whether your goal is 3,000 steps or 10,000, Nudge makes daily movement simple, visible, and achievable. Know exactly what’s left, take the next step, and build a habit that lasts. Nudge uses Apple Health, with your permission, to read step data. Calorie estimates and step recommendations are provided for general wellness purposes only and are not intended as medical advice.

Screenshots

Steps4 screens
Nudge2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nudge at none against Steps's 1. Nudge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Nudge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps ships an update fortnightly, Nudge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Steps versus Nudge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepsNudge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (135K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings135K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYear of Code, LLCChristopher Peluso

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

Nudge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Steps

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
None

Nudge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nudge free?
Nudge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steps or Nudge have ads?
Steps shows ads; Nudge does not.
Which is updated more often, Steps or Nudge?
Steps ships an update fortnightly, and Nudge weekly. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 23, 2026 and Nudge on October 12, 2026.

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