# Steps vs Step Counter free

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.6 against Step Counter free's 3.0. Steps also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 4). Step Counter free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 67% of Step Counter free's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Counter free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Moritz Berger](https://appshunter.io/developer/769529432) |

## 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 Counter free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469)

Track your daily steps and distance traveled with this pedometer. It displays your progress over the last seven days and is designed to be energy-saving by utilizing the device's built-in M7 chip.

**Highlights:** Tracks daily steps, Displays last seven days' steps, Shows distance traveled, Energy-saving design, Utilizes M7 chip data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Counter free free?

Step Counter free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Step Counter free?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Step Counter free averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Counter free have ads?

Steps shows ads; Step Counter free does not.

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