# Steps vs Track My Steps

The clearest difference is ads: Track My Steps at none against Steps's shown. Track My Steps also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 49%) and device support (3 vs 1). Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Track My Steps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Steps against 4.6 for Track My Steps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 81% of Track My Steps's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Track My Steps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Track My Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-steps-pedometer/id1110368090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) |

## 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


### Track My Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-steps-pedometer/id1110368090)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps and activity, helping you achieve fitness goals. It offers calorie tracking, goal setting, and progress history. Integrate with your Health app and share achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Calorie tracking, Customizable step goals, Health app integration, Step history and progress view, Social media sharing, Optimized battery usage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Track Calories | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and accuracy
- 💡 Encourages walking and fitness
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Convenient and well-displayed history
- 👍 Helpful for seniors and those with health issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking, especially when traveling across time zones
- 🐛 Inaccurate step and distance calculations
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Resets step count at midnight
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Step tracking not working properly
- Inconsistent distance and calorie calculations
- Connectivity issues with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add ability to challenge friends
- Include calorie tracking without paid upgrade
- Add a locking mechanism for setting daily goals
- Provide an option to keep the app from resetting at midnight for night workers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Track My Steps free?

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

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

Track My Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Track My Steps averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Steps or Track My Steps have ads?

Steps shows ads; Track My Steps does not.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Track My Steps every 2 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 21, 2026 and Track My Steps on October 22, 2026.

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