# Stepz vs Social Steps

The clearest difference is monetization model: Social Steps at free with in-app purchases against Stepz's subscription. Social Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Stepz's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 62%) and ratings volume (33K vs 5.2K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Social Steps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Social Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Stepz's written reviews are positive against 62% of Social Steps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stepz ships an update weekly, Social Steps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepz | Social Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepz-step-counter-and-tracker/id839671656/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 62.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Jose Jeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866419514) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Social Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732)

This app transforms daily walking into a fun, competitive experience. Set personal step goals, challenge friends, and track your progress automatically. It integrates with popular fitness trackers to keep you motivated and active.

**Highlights:** Set daily step goals, Compete with friends, Automatic step tracking, Connect with friends, Earn top walker status, Integrates with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for family/friend competition
- 🚀 Motivates users to be more active
- 💡 Allows tracking steps across different devices
- 😊 Fun and engaging way to stay healthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step tracking
- 🐛 Syncing issues with connected devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent data display
- 🤔 Limited features for a step tracking app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add friends
- Steps not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Delayed or missing step updates

**Requested features**

- Add group/team challenges
- Implement chat/messaging functionality
- Provide more detailed statistics and analytics
- Expand compatibility to Android and other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepz free?

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

### Is Social Steps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stepz or Social Steps?

Social Steps is rated higher. Stepz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Social Steps averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Stepz or Social Steps have ads?

Stepz shows ads; Social Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stepz or Social Steps?

Stepz ships an update weekly, and Social Steps every 10 days. Most recently, Stepz was updated on October 30, 2026 and Social Steps on October 29, 2026.

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