# Steps vs My StepCounter

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.6 against My StepCounter's 2.4. Steps also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 17) and review sentiment (49% vs 29%). My StepCounter'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. My StepCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 17, 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 29% of My StepCounter's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, My StepCounter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | My StepCounter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [2.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Michael James](https://appshunter.io/developer/566407125) |

## 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


### My StepCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499)

This app offers a simple and beautifully designed way to track your daily steps. It accurately records your activity regardless of where you carry your device and allows you to share your progress on social media.

**Highlights:** Beautiful User Interface, Accurate Activity Tracking, Social Media Sharing, Improved Animations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is My StepCounter free?

My StepCounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or My StepCounter?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while My StepCounter averages 2.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Steps or My StepCounter have ads?

Steps shows ads; My StepCounter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or My StepCounter?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and My StepCounter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 17, 2026 and My StepCounter on September 29, 2026.

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