# Steps vs Step Counter Maipo

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter Maipo at 4.8 against Steps's 4.0. Step Counter Maipo also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 1). Steps's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step Counter Maipo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter Maipo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter Maipo has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 95% of Step Counter Maipo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update monthly, Step Counter Maipo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Counter Maipo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [urecy](https://appshunter.io/developer/457837665) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201)

Easily track your daily and weekly step counts with this pedometer app. Set a daily goal and monitor your progress. Share your achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Daily goal setting, Weekly step count, Social sharing, iPhone 5s compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Step Counter Maipo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and walking time without any setup. View your progress in a calendar, sync with HealthKit, and add daily notes. It offers home and lock screen widgets for quick access to your stats.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Calendar view for daily/monthly trends, HealthKit integration, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Daily notes and personal records, Battery efficient design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivator to set goals and monitor progress
- 👍 Accurate step counting
- 👍 Helpful for tracking exercises and calories burned
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with tracking accuracy
- 🐛 Inconsistent step recording at times

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting when sitting or driving
- Occasional freezing or crashes

**Requested features**

- Add support for cryptocurrency payments
- Improve reliability and consistency of step tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Counter Maipo free?

Step Counter Maipo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Step Counter Maipo is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step Counter Maipo averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

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

Both Steps and Step Counter Maipo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Step Counter Maipo?

Steps ships an update monthly, and Step Counter Maipo every 2 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Step Counter Maipo on November 1, 2026.

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