# Steps vs Running Walking Tracker Goals

The clearest difference is ads: Running Walking Tracker Goals at none against Steps's shown. Running Walking Tracker Goals also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 49%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Walking Tracker Goals holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 107K ratings behind it against 19K, 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 77% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Running Walking Tracker Goals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **107K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 68 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## 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


### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Running Walking Tracker Goals averages 4.8 from 107K ratings.

### Do Steps or Running Walking Tracker Goals have ads?

Steps shows ads; Running Walking Tracker Goals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Running Walking Tracker Goals on September 25, 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.*