# Step It Up vs Running Walking Tracker Goals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Running Walking Tracker Goals at 77% against Step It Up's 28%. Running Walking Tracker Goals also leads on ratings volume (107K vs 823) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step It Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Walking Tracker Goals holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 107K ratings behind it against 823, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Step It Up's written reviews are positive against 77% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step It Up | Running Walking Tracker Goals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-it-up/id719690083/reviews) | **[4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 823 | **107K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 34 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Bean's Bytes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/339072174) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## What reviewers say

### Step It Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-it-up/id719690083)

This app tracks your daily steps, distance, stairs climbed, and active calories burned. It offers insights into your progress over time and allows for customization. Compatible with iPhone and Apple Watch, it provides a privacy-first approach to monitoring your activity.

**Highlights:** Track daily steps, distance, and stairs, Monitor active calories burned, View trends and insights for progress, Set daily step goals and track exercise minutes, Syncs with Apple Watch and Watch face complications, Home Screen Widgets for quick activity glance

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step It Up Plus | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 🚀 Great for Apple Watch
- 💡 Useful features like step goals and rest days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with real-time updates on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent data display and syncing
- 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
- 🤔 Paid version doesn't offer much additional value

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or disappearing from Apple Watch
- Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
- Inability to set or save user preferences

**Requested features**

- Ability to track weight and other fitness metrics
- Competitive features like challenges with friends
- More customization options for step goals and reminders


### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step It Up free?

Step It Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step It Up or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is rated higher. Step It Up averages 4.5 out of 5 from 823 ratings, while Running Walking Tracker Goals averages 4.8 from 107K ratings.

### Do Step It Up or Running Walking Tracker Goals have ads?

Neither Step It Up nor Running Walking Tracker Goals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step It Up or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Step It Up ships an update monthly, and Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Most recently, Step It Up was updated on September 23, 2026 and Running Walking Tracker Goals on September 24, 2026.

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