# Steps vs StepSaga

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepSaga at 100% against Steps's 49%. StepSaga also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 StepSaga sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepSaga 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 6, 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 100% of StepSaga's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, StepSaga every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | StepSaga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsaga-step-counter/id6749028290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 68 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Paul Morello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477723026) |

## 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


### StepSaga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsaga-step-counter/id6749028290)

This app helps beginners build healthy habits with an automatic step counter and motivational streaks. Track steps, log activities, and enjoy gentle workouts. It makes consistency joyful and sustainable for long-term health.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counter, Workout & activity logging, Gentle beginner workouts, Daily streaks & celebrations, Social steps challenges, Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepSaga Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StepSaga Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StepSaga Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is StepSaga free?

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

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

StepSaga is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while StepSaga averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Steps or StepSaga have ads?

Both Steps and StepSaga show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and StepSaga every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 16, 2026 and StepSaga on October 1, 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.*