# Steps vs Step Counter Maipo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Counter Maipo at 95% against Steps's 49%. Step Counter Maipo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 2K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Step Counter Maipo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter Maipo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 95% of Step Counter Maipo's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Step Counter Maipo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Counter Maipo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [urecy](https://appshunter.io/developer/457837665) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and stairs climbed in the background. Set personalized daily goals for activity and monitor your progress over time with clear historical data. It's designed for effortless use and battery efficiency.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Distance and calorie monitoring, Flights of stairs climbed, Daily goal setting, Daily, weekly, monthly totals, Background operation, Apple Health data import

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Practical and efficient
- 👍 Good design
- 👍 Helps with weight control and health
- 👍 Accurate step counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔍 Lacks options to customize settings
- 💸 Too many ads, disruptive to use
- 🔋 Steps not recorded when phone not carried
- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not accurately counted
- App freezes or lags when opening
- Steps/distance data resets or disappears

**Requested features**

- Add option to track calories burned
- Provide weekly/monthly step history
- Allow conversion between steps and distance (miles/km)
- Implement a premium version to remove ads


### Step Counter Maipo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and walking time without any setup. View your progress in a calendar, sync with HealthKit, and add daily notes. It offers home and lock screen widgets for quick access to your stats.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Calendar view for daily/monthly trends, HealthKit integration, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Daily notes and personal records, Battery efficient design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivator to set goals and monitor progress
- 👍 Accurate step counting
- 👍 Helpful for tracking exercises and calories burned
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with tracking accuracy
- 🐛 Inconsistent step recording at times

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting when sitting or driving
- Occasional freezing or crashes

**Requested features**

- Add support for cryptocurrency payments
- Improve reliability and consistency of step tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Counter Maipo free?

Step Counter Maipo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Step Counter Maipo?

Step Counter Maipo is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Step Counter Maipo averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Counter Maipo have ads?

Both Steps and Step Counter Maipo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Step Counter Maipo?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Step Counter Maipo every 2 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Step Counter Maipo on September 24, 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.*