# Steps vs Steps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steps at 100% against Steps's 49%. Steps also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Steps's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (19K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Steps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Steps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 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)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) |

## 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-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201)

Easily track your daily and weekly step counts with this pedometer app. Set a daily goal and monitor your progress. Share your achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Daily goal setting, Weekly step count, Social sharing, iPhone 5s compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## 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 4.0 from 1 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 monthly. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 29, 2026 and Steps on September 30, 2026.

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