# Steps vs MySteps

Steps and MySteps both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of MySteps's written reviews are positive against 49% of Steps's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MySteps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 MySteps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 44K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 80% of MySteps's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, MySteps every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | MySteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysteps-step-counter/id1262697756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 19K | **44K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Next Leap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828787069) |

## 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


### MySteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysteps-step-counter/id1262697756)

This app acts as a personal fitness companion, automatically tracking your daily steps, activities, and calories burned. It offers real-time workout tracking with GPS, goal setting, and progress visualization to keep you motivated. Seamlessly syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness data.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Real-time activity tracking, GPS workout mode, Goal setting and motivation, Apple Health integration, Calorie and distance tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best app for walking
- ❤️ Loved by users
- 👍 Nice program
- 👍 Helpful and encouraging
- 👍 Accurate step counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to view past data
- 🐛 Lacks detailed statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Meters not displayed, only feet
- Step counting not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app language
- Show full year's activity data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is MySteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps or MySteps?

Steps and MySteps are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 44K ratings respectively.

### Do Steps or MySteps have ads?

Both Steps and MySteps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or MySteps?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and MySteps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 19, 2026 and MySteps on October 19, 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.*