# Steps vs Step Tracker · Step Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steps at every 9 days against Step Tracker · Step Counter's every 3 months. Steps also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 1.5K). Step Tracker · Step Counter's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 49%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Step Tracker · Step Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Tracker · Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 1.5K, 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 Step Tracker · Step Counter's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Step Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Tracker · Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## 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 Tracker · Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and duration. It offers real-time GPS tracking for activities and displays your progress in clear, intuitive graphs. Set personal goals and achieve them to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Auto step tracking, Calorie and distance tracking, Real-time GPS map tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly reports, Goal setting and achievements, Apple Watch and Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $18.90 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💪 Helpful for fitness goals
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 💸 Unwanted charges/subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on certain devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect distance/step reporting

**Requested features**

- More workout/exercise tracking features
- Ability to delete/edit recorded workouts
- Integration with other health apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Tracker · Step Counter free?

Step Tracker · Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Step Tracker · Step Counter is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Step Tracker · Step Counter averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Tracker · Step Counter have ads?

Both Steps and Step Tracker · Step Counter show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Step Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 25, 2026 and Step Tracker · Step Counter on September 25, 2026.

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