# Steps vs Weight Loss Walking Step Count

Steps and Weight Loss Walking Step Count both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 34% of Weight Loss Walking Step Count's. Steps also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Weight Loss Walking Step Count sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Weight Loss Walking Step Count. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 34% of Weight Loss Walking Step Count's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Weight Loss Walking Step Count every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Weight Loss Walking Step Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-walking-step-count/id1319686013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Bickster LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/599177362) |

## 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


### Weight Loss Walking Step Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-walking-step-count/id1319686013)

This app guides users toward weight loss and improved health through personalized walking plans. It tracks steps, calories burned, and weight progress, offering clear daily goals and scientifically-backed strategies for sustainable results.

**Highlights:** Personalized walking plans, Step and calorie tracking, Weight progress logging, Daily step goals, Health and vitality enhancement, Sustainable weight loss strategies

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Walk Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Membership Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly 9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly 39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime 59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for weight loss
- 🚀 Tracks steps, distance, and calories
- 👍 Motivating and easy to follow plans
- 👍 Useful for both beginners and experienced walkers
- 👍 Improves mental health and endurance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔒 Deceptive about free trial and subscription costs
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Excessive ads even with subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent step/distance reporting
- Tracking stops unexpectedly during workouts
- Profile information resets randomly

**Requested features**

- Historical data and progress tracking
- Customizable walking plans and goals
- Integration with fitness trackers
- Ability to switch between metric and imperial units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Weight Loss Walking Step Count free?

Weight Loss Walking Step Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Weight Loss Walking Step Count?

Steps and Weight Loss Walking Step Count are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 12K ratings respectively.

### Do Steps or Weight Loss Walking Step Count have ads?

Both Steps and Weight Loss Walking Step Count show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Weight Loss Walking Step Count?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Weight Loss Walking Step Count every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Weight Loss Walking Step Count on September 21, 2026.

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