# Map My Tracks vs Step Counter ⓒ

The clearest difference is ads: Map My Tracks at none against Step Counter ⓒ's shown. Map My Tracks also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 73%). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 332). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Tracks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Map My Tracks against 4.5 for Step Counter ⓒ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 332, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Map My Tracks's written reviews are positive against 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's.

Map My Tracks ships an update every 6 weeks, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Tracks | Step Counter ⓒ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-walking-tracker/id722162457/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 332 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinderhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/347858533) | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-walking-tracker/id722162457)

This app helps you understand your walking habits and stay motivated. It tracks your walks and hikes with GPS, providing personalized feedback, goal setting, and route discovery. Share your adventures or keep them private.

**Highlights:** GPS walking and hiking tracking, Personalized feedback and insights, Streak and habit building, Activity goal setting, Route discovery and tracking, Live tracking and sharing, Integration with Garmin, HealthKit, etc.

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PLUS subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Enable sensors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Graphs | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Offline functionality
- 🚀 Detailed maps and statistics
- 👍 Motivating for fitness goals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional GPS inaccuracies
- 🔋 Battery drain when tracking
- 🔇 Interrupts audio playback
- 🔒 Lack of privacy controls

**Reported bugs**

- Registration issues
- Tracking stops unexpectedly
- Syncing problems between app and website

**Requested features**

- Step count integration
- Ability to export/share data
- More customization options
- Improved audio integration


### Step Counter ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Tracks free?

Map My Tracks 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, Map My Tracks or Step Counter ⓒ?

Map My Tracks is rated higher. Map My Tracks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Map My Tracks or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Map My Tracks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Tracks or Step Counter ⓒ?

Map My Tracks ships an update every 6 weeks, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, Map My Tracks was updated on October 15, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on October 20, 2026.

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