# Steps vs Steps+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steps+ at 80% against Steps's 49%. Steps+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 80% of Steps+'s.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Steps+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Steps+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Kenneth Ackerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/313133495) |

## 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 page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488)

This app efficiently tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance using your iPhone's built-in sensors. It integrates with Apple Watch and the Health app to provide a comprehensive view of your activity. Set daily goals, view progress charts, and receive notifications upon reaching them.

**Highlights:** Step and calorie tracking, Apple Watch integration, Daily goal setting, Progress charts, Health app integration, Data export, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month of Full Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Year of Full Version | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Helpful for weight loss journey
- 🚀 Simple and efficient app
- 👍 Motivating and encouraging
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🐛 Steps count changes over time
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (random texts)
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Steps count increases even when not moving
- App crashes after iOS 16.11 update
- Incorrect floor counting
- Issues with syncing data from Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Allow customization of stride length
- Provide more granular achievement goals
- Integrate with Apple Watch and HealthKit
- Add ability to clear step history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Steps+ free?

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

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

Steps+ is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Steps+ averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Steps or Steps+ have ads?

Both Steps and Steps+ show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Steps+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Steps+ on September 20, 2026.

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