# Steps vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step Counter at none against Steps's 10. Step Counter also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 32). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Step Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 62% of Step Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Step Counter every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-sdg/id1349335506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [SDG CODE DOO NIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343251532) |

## 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


### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-sdg/id1349335506)

Track your daily walking activity, including steps taken, calories burned, distance covered, and time spent. This app uses your phone's accelerometer to conserve battery life and provides clear visual graphs of your progress. It's designed for anyone looking to monitor their fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie counting, Distance monitoring, Time spent walking, Battery-efficient accelerometer use, Progress graphs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Counter free?

Step Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Step Counter?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Step Counter averages 4.4 from 32 ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Counter have ads?

Both Steps and Step Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Step Counter?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Step Counter every 4 days. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Step Counter on September 20, 2026.

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