# Steps+ vs MoveX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steps+ at 80% against MoveX's 30%. Steps+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 417). MoveX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MoveX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 417 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Steps+'s written reviews are positive against 30% of MoveX's.

Steps+ ships an update every 2 weeks, MoveX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps+ | MoveX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488/reviews)** | [3.7 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 417 |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Ackerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/313133495) | [少星 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/985946831) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488)

This app efficiently tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance using your iPhone's built-in sensors. It integrates with Apple Watch and the Health app to provide a comprehensive view of your activity. Set daily goals, view progress charts, and receive notifications upon reaching them.

**Highlights:** Step and calorie tracking, Apple Watch integration, Daily goal setting, Progress charts, Health app integration, Data export, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month of Full Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Year of Full Version | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Helpful for weight loss journey
- 🚀 Simple and efficient app
- 👍 Motivating and encouraging
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🐛 Steps count changes over time
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (random texts)
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Steps count increases even when not moving
- App crashes after iOS 16.11 update
- Incorrect floor counting
- Issues with syncing data from Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Allow customization of stride length
- Provide more granular achievement goals
- Integrate with Apple Watch and HealthKit
- Add ability to clear step history


### MoveX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities, places visited, and time spent with others. It provides weekly journals with personalized insights to help you understand your past and plan for the future, boosting productivity and habit building.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting and tracking, Calorie burn calculation, Activity and route mapping, Editable daily timeline, Integration with Apple Health, AI-powered activity analysis, Data export (GPX, CSV)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless tracking of activities
- 💡 Great replacement for the discontinued Moves app
- 👍 Improved over time based on user feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking and activity categorization
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working unexpectedly
- Fails to import data from the original Moves app
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for imperial units (miles, feet)
- Integration with other fitness/health apps
- Backup and restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps+ free?

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

### Is MoveX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps+ or MoveX?

Steps+ is rated higher. Steps+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while MoveX averages 3.7 from 417 ratings.

### Do Steps+ or MoveX have ads?

Steps+ shows ads; MoveX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps+ or MoveX?

Steps+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and MoveX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps+ was updated on October 7, 2026 and MoveX on October 15, 2026.

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