# Steps vs Steps App

The clearest difference is ads: Steps App at none against Steps's shown. Steps App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Steps App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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, Steps App every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Steps App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-app-10k-steps-today/id6747855529/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 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Gustavo Tiffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823139150) |

## 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 App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-app-10k-steps-today/id6747855529)

This app helps you track your daily steps with a visually appealing interface. It offers real-time tracking, progress grids, and home screen widgets. Unlock your complete history and advanced stats with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time step tracking, Apple Health integration, Home screen widgets, Progress grids, Customizable color themes, Complete history and trends (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10K Premium - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 10K Premium - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Steps App free?

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

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

Steps App is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Steps App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Steps or Steps App have ads?

Steps shows ads; Steps App does not.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Steps App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 28, 2026 and Steps App on September 28, 2026.

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