# Step Counter free vs Steps

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.7 against Step Counter free's 3.0. Steps also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 4) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). Step Counter free's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 5.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Step Counter free's written reviews are positive against 80% of Steps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter free | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moritz Berger](https://appshunter.io/developer/769529432) | [Dasmer Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/686614183) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469)

Track your daily steps and distance traveled with this pedometer. It displays your progress over the last seven days and is designed to be energy-saving by utilizing the device's built-in M7 chip.

**Highlights:** Tracks daily steps, Displays last seven days' steps, Shows distance traveled, Energy-saving design, Utilizes M7 chip data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738)

Track your daily step count and stay motivated to reach your fitness goals. This app offers a simple way to monitor progress with customizable goals and visual celebrations upon achievement. Enjoy a lightweight and user-friendly experience with customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Daily step counting, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable step goal, Visual goal achievement celebration, Light and Dark modes, Small app size

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💡 Useful widget for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Sensitive to phone movement
- 🚫 Lacks integration with Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not syncing correctly
- App changes step totals retrospectively

**Requested features**

- Add distance and pace tracking
- Allow customization of step goal
- Extend historical data view beyond one week


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter free or Steps?

Steps is rated higher. Step Counter free averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Steps averages 4.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Step Counter free or Steps have ads?

Neither Step Counter free nor Steps shows ads.

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