# Steps vs Step Tracker · Step Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Step Tracker · Step Counter at 4.9 against Steps's 4.0. Step Tracker · Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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 Tracker · Step Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Tracker · Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker · Step Counter has 1.5K 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 77% of Step Tracker · 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 Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Tracker · Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## 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 Tracker · Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and duration. It offers real-time GPS tracking for activities and displays your progress in clear, intuitive graphs. Set personal goals and achieve them to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Auto step tracking, Calorie and distance tracking, Real-time GPS map tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly reports, Goal setting and achievements, Apple Watch and Apple Health sync

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $18.90 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💪 Helpful for fitness goals
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 💸 Unwanted charges/subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on certain devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect distance/step reporting

**Requested features**

- More workout/exercise tracking features
- Ability to delete/edit recorded workouts
- Integration with other health apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Tracker · Step Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Step Tracker · Step Counter?

Step Tracker · Step Counter is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step Tracker · Step Counter averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Tracker · Step Counter have ads?

Both Steps and Step Tracker · Step Counter show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 10, 2026 and Step Tracker · Step Counter on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*