Comparison

Steps vs HaloStep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steps

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
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See your steps, distance, stairs, calories, and progress over time — automatically. Steps is a simple, easy-to-use step tracker that helps you stay active without extra setup. It tracks your daily activity in the background using Apple Health, so you can check your progress anytime without needing to start a workout or keep the app open. Set daily goals for steps, miles walked, flights climbed, and calories burned. Then track your progress throughout the day and build a routine that keeps you moving. Customize Steps with bold themes and app icons to make the app feel like yours. Why people love Steps: • Automatic step tracking — no setup needed • Simple, clean design • Steps, distance, flights climbed, and calories burned • Daily goals for steps, miles, stairs, and calories • Daily, weekly, and monthly totals • Historical activity imported from Apple Health • Theme and app icon customization • Designed to run quietly in the background Over a million downloads and counting. Terms of Use: https://pumpkincomputer.com/steps/terms

About

HaloStep

Features
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Key Features Daily Step Tracking: Easily track your steps throughout the day. Running & Workout Timer: Dedicated activity modes to record the duration of your runs and workouts. Comprehensive Activity Data: Automatically calculate total distance, activity duration, and estimated calorie burn. Weekly & Monthly Analysis: Track your progress with intuitive charts that clearly visualize long-term trends. Beautiful, Minimalist Interface: Designed specifically for iOS with a modern, distraction-free style that puts your health data front and center. Why Choose HaloStep? Simplicity First: No tedious setups, complex menus, or steep learning curves. Just open the app and start moving. Stay Motivated: Clear daily statistics and weekly trends keep you informed of your progress and motivated to reach your goals. Perfect for Any Scenario Daily Commute: Turn your daily walk into a trackable health milestone. Fitness & Running: Record workout duration and monitor running distance. Monitor daily calorie burn to help achieve your fitness goals. Build a Healthy Lifestyle: Stay active—even on busy workdays—by hitting your step goals. Disclaimer: HaloStep is designed for fitness and general wellness tracking purposes and is not intended for medical use. Step counts, distances, and calorie calculations are estimates based on device sensors and algorithmic predictions; accuracy may vary depending on usage conditions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program or making significant health decisions. Privacy Policy: https://ihalostep.neoprismup.com/static/halostep_ios/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://ihalostep.neoprismup.com/static/halostep_ios/terms_of_service.html Contact Us: admin@neoprismup.com Ready to transform your daily routine? Download HaloStep today and take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle!

Screenshots

Steps4 screens
HaloStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HaloStep at none against Steps's 10. HaloStep also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. HaloStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Steps versus HaloStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepsHaloStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPumpkin Computer Co., LLCNEOPRISM TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Steps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not accurately counted
  • App freezes or lags when opening
  • Steps/distance data resets or disappears

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

HaloStep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Steps

Subscriptions8
  • Steps Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Steps Pro Weekly3 Days trial3 variants$1.997 Days
  • Steps Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Steps Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Steps Pro Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Steps Pro Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Steps Pro Annual$79.991 Year
None

HaloStep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HaloStep free?
HaloStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steps or HaloStep have ads?
Both Steps and HaloStep show ads.

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