# Steps vs Runit Track

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steps at 49% against Runit Track's 0%. Steps also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Runit Track's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Steps is free to download; Runit Track costs $0.99 up front. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Runit Track asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Runit Track's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Runit Track every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Runit Track |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runit-track/id1116275284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 68 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [JOhn Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/571586394) |

## 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


### Runit Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runit-track/id1116275284)

This app offers a straightforward way to track runs and cycling routes without requiring an account. It provides full control and access to your recorded data, storing it in HealthKit for easy fitness monitoring. Continued GPS use may impact battery life.

**Highlights:** Run and cycle tracking, No account required, Full data control, HealthKit integration, Background tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Runit Track free?

Runit Track costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Runit Track averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Steps or Runit Track have ads?

Steps shows ads; Runit Track does not.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Runit Track every 3 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on November 10, 2026 and Runit Track on November 2, 2026.

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