# My StepCounter vs Stepz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stepz at 77% against My StepCounter's 29%. Stepz also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (33K vs 17). My StepCounter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stepz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. My StepCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stepz holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of My StepCounter's written reviews are positive against 77% of Stepz's.

My StepCounter ships an update every 3 weeks, Stepz weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My StepCounter | Stepz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499/reviews) | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepz-step-counter-and-tracker/id839671656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael James](https://appshunter.io/developer/566407125) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### My StepCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499)

This app offers a simple and beautifully designed way to track your daily steps. It accurately records your activity regardless of where you carry your device and allows you to share your progress on social media.

**Highlights:** Beautiful User Interface, Accurate Activity Tracking, Social Media Sharing, Improved Animations

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stepz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepz-step-counter-and-tracker/id839671656)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps using your device's motion coprocessor, conserving battery life. It provides detailed activity overviews, allows goal setting, and integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness picture. Your data is stored privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic step recording, Low battery drain, Apple Health integration, Daily step goal setting, Distance calculation, Floors climbed tracking, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Prime with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro with Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bundle Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bundle Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle - Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stepz PRO | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
- 👍 Helpful for fitness goals
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not accurately recorded
- Data loss and sync issues
- Crashes and freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set custom stride length
- Improve data sync and history tracking
- Add more detailed analytics and insights
- Provide a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My StepCounter free?

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

### Is Stepz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My StepCounter or Stepz?

Stepz is rated higher. My StepCounter averages 2.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Stepz averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

### Do My StepCounter or Stepz have ads?

Stepz shows ads; My StepCounter does not.

### Which is updated more often, My StepCounter or Stepz?

My StepCounter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stepz weekly. Most recently, My StepCounter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Stepz on October 28, 2026.

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