# Steps vs Steps Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Steps at free with in-app purchases against Steps Tracker's subscription. Steps also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 2.3K). Steps Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 49%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Steps Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 69% of Steps Tracker'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, Steps Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Steps Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-walkmeter/id1423009524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Top Fun Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360271803) |

## 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


### Steps Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-walkmeter/id1423009524)

This app helps you track your daily steps, analyze your progress through calories, distance, and time, and monitor your weight loss journey. It also offers weather predictions and GPS services for outdoor walks, with optional friend tracking for safety.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie analysis, Distance and time tracking, BMI calculation, Weight loss goals, Weather prediction, GPS tracking, Friend tracking notifications

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker monthly pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking tracker weekly pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker yearly pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Walking tracker Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivates activity
- 📊 Provides useful stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive upselling
- 🔍 Difficult data entry
- 🔌 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening or loading
- Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
- Profile settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to track daily/weekly progress
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- More customization options for goals and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Steps Tracker free?

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

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

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Steps Tracker averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Steps or Steps Tracker have ads?

Steps shows ads; Steps Tracker does not.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Steps Tracker weekly. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Steps Tracker on September 22, 2026.

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