Comparison

Daily Steps vs Step Counter ⓒ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Daily Steps

Effortlessly track your daily steps, distance, and calories burned with a clean, intuitive interface. Set personal goals, view progress with helpful widgets, and receive walking tips to stay motivated. Integrates seamlessly with HealthKit for a comprehensive overview of your activity.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Activity tracking (distance, flights climbed, energy burnt)
  • Daily step targets
  • Progress visualization
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch complications
  • Walking tips
Features
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"This is an excellent idea, turns all the [health data] into a simple, easy to read summary." "Very clean and simple pedometer. Walking tips in app are well picked!" "Nothing is needed. Just download and open. Just awesome. Accurately track the steps. Cheers." Daily Steps brings elegant step counting to your iPhone and Apple Watch. Taking advantage of HealthKit, Daily Steps makes it easy as can be to keep on top of your step count! Features: • Clean and simple interface with no setup required. Just download and go. • Set a daily target and watch your progress fill throughout the day. • Track steps, distance moved, flights climbed, and energy burnt. • Widgets on iOS (Home and Lock Screen). • Complications on Apple Watch. • Targets and tips for meeting your daily step count goal. Is something missing? Got an idea? We're always looking for feedback or new ideas. Feel free to get in touch via the "Contact" button in the app. We'd love to chat! --- Daily Steps contains an optional yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions and trials renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to expiry of the current period. To turn off auto-renew, and/or to manage your subscription, visit your iTunes/App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://harbourcitysoftware.com.au/dailysteps/privacy Terms:https://harbourcitysoftware.com.au/dailysteps/terms --- Daily Steps respects your privacy. Potentially sensitive information such as data read from or written to HealthKit doesn't leave your device.

About

Step Counter ⓒ

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Walking/running distance tracking
  • Calorie burn monitoring
  • Water intake tracking with reminders
  • Fitness goal setting
  • Health Kit integration
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Step Counter Track Steps. Stay Healthy. Want to stay active and monitor your daily movement? Step Counter++ helps you track your steps, walking distance, calories burned, and water intake—all in one simple app. Set goals, monitor progress, and improve your health with ease. Why Choose Step Counter? Step Counter makes tracking your daily activity effortless. Whether you’re walking, climbing stairs, or monitoring your water intake, the app gives you real-time insights to stay motivated. Dark mode support ensures a comfortable experience anytime. Track Your Activity & Health Count your steps and track walking/running distance Record calories burned during your day Monitor water intake with friendly reminders Set personal fitness goals and track weight loss progress Health Kit Integration Step Counter uses Health Kit to provide accurate activity data. It can read your steps, flights climbed, weight, and walking/running distance. It can also write your daily water intake for easy tracking. Go Pro & Unlock Premium Features Upgrade to get the most out of Step Counter: Unlimited access to all tracking features Detailed activity and water analytics Set and track advanced fitness goals Ad-free experience Subscription Options: Weekly — $2.99 (3-day free trial) Monthly — $8.99 (3-day free trial) Yearly — $49.99 (3-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://funappsandtopcoolgames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://funappsandtopcoolgames.wordpress.com/terms-and-conditions/ Download Step Counter today, start moving more, and take control of your health!

Screenshots

Daily Steps4 screens
Step Counter ⓒ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Daily Steps at none against Step Counter ⓒ's shown. Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Daily Steps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Daily Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 73% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Daily Steps ships an update every 10 days, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Daily Steps versus Step Counter ⓒ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily StepsStep Counter ⓒ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.5 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K4.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarbour City Software Pty LtdPretty View LLC

Customer experience

Daily Steps

All ratings1,645 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative25.4%

Step Counter ⓒ

All ratings4,188 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.8%

User reviews

Daily Steps

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 👍 Accurate step tracking
  • 👍 Great for daily walking
  • 👍 Integrates well with Apple Watch
  • 👍 Motivating and encouraging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Steps not recorded accurately
  • 🐛 App crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔍 Limited features beyond step tracking

Step Counter ⓒ

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💪 Helps stay motivated
  • 🤝 Tracks progress well
  • 🤩 Great app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
  • 💰 Paid features required
  • 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

Bugs and requests

Daily Steps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not recorded during use
  • Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Inaccurate step count data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Display distance in miles/kilometers
  • Add goal setting and progress tracking
  • Provide more detailed analytics and history
  • Implement Apple Watch app and complications
  • Improve widget functionality

Step Counter ⓒ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Weight/height input issues
  • Inaccurate calorie tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable step goals
  • Real-time step tracking
  • Better water intake tracking
  • Workout duration tracking

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daily Steps

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
3 purchases

Step Counter ⓒ

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Daily Steps free?
Daily Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Counter ⓒ free?
Step Counter ⓒ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Daily Steps or Step Counter ⓒ?
Daily Steps is rated higher. Daily Steps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.
Do Daily Steps or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?
Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Daily Steps does not.
Which is updated more often, Daily Steps or Step Counter ⓒ?
Daily Steps ships an update every 10 days, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, Daily Steps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on October 26, 2026.

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