# Steps vs My StepCounter

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.8 against My StepCounter's 2.4. Steps also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 29%) and ratings volume (134K vs 17). My StepCounter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My StepCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 134K ratings behind it against 17, 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 29% of My StepCounter's.

Steps ships an update fortnightly, My StepCounter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | My StepCounter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518/reviews)** | [2.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Year of Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315297566) | [Michael James](https://appshunter.io/developer/566407125) |

## 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


### My StepCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499)

This app offers a simple and beautifully designed way to track your daily steps. It accurately records your activity regardless of where you carry your device and allows you to share your progress on social media.

**Highlights:** Beautiful User Interface, Accurate Activity Tracking, Social Media Sharing, Improved Animations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is My StepCounter free?

My StepCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or My StepCounter?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while My StepCounter averages 2.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Steps or My StepCounter have ads?

Steps shows ads; My StepCounter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or My StepCounter?

Steps ships an update fortnightly, and My StepCounter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 17, 2026 and My StepCounter on September 29, 2026.

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