# Steps vs Step Counter ⓒ

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.5 against Steps's 4.0. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Steps's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, 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 ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K 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 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Counter ⓒ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) |

## 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 ⓒ

[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 Steps free?

Steps 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, Steps or Step Counter ⓒ?

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

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

Both Steps and Step Counter ⓒ show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 10, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on September 28, 2026.

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