# Steps vs Rucking 30

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.6 against Rucking 30's 3.0. Steps also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 2). Rucking 30's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Rucking 30 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Rucking 30 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Rucking 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rucking-30-workout-tracker/id1558883937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [candyblocks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547489022) |

## 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


### Rucking 30

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rucking-30-workout-tracker/id1558883937)

This fitness game encourages users to walk and explore their surroundings to expand their in-game territory. It gamifies exercise by turning daily steps into a method for growing a virtual base and claiming new land. Get fit and have fun by actively moving to conquer the map.

**Highlights:** Walk to scout new land, Expand your in-game base, Gamified fitness experience, Conquer the world map, Easy and fun workout

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tai Chi Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Tai Chi Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Rucking 30 free?

Rucking 30 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Rucking 30?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Rucking 30 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Steps or Rucking 30 have ads?

Steps shows ads; Rucking 30 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Rucking 30?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Rucking 30 every 2 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rucking 30 on October 30, 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.*