# Daily Steps vs Move

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Move at none against Daily Steps's 2. Move also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 72%). Daily Steps's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Steps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Move asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Daily Steps against 4.8 for Move. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Steps has 1.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Daily Steps's written reviews are positive against 89% of Move's.

Daily Steps ships an update every 10 days, Move every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Steps | Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-steps-step-counter/id720629415/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harbour City Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548893440) | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-steps-step-counter/id720629415)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Move

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937)

This app encourages users to increase their daily step count to combat sedentary lifestyles and reduce health risks. It leverages HealthKit data to track progress and motivate users to achieve 8,000 steps daily for improved well-being.

**Highlights:** Step counting via HealthKit, Promotes increased daily activity, Health risk reduction focus, Reverses sedentary lifestyle effects, Social movement encouragement

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Steps free?

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

### Is Move free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Daily Steps or Move?

Move is rated higher. Daily Steps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Move averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Daily Steps or Move have ads?

Neither Daily Steps nor Move shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Steps or Move?

Daily Steps ships an update every 10 days, and Move every 2 weeks. Most recently, Daily Steps was updated on November 11, 2026 and Move on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*