# Stepz vs Strive

The clearest difference is monetization model: Strive at free with in-app purchases against Stepz's subscription. Strive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Stepz's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 3.1K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stepz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Strive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Stepz's written reviews are positive against 71% of Strive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stepz ships an update weekly, Strive every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepz | Strive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepz-step-counter-and-tracker/id839671656/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strive-walking-tracker-app/id1538884989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Strive Competitions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538884991) |

## 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


### Strive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strive-walking-tracker-app/id1538884989)

Compete in step challenges with friends and colleagues on an interactive leaderboard. Chat and encourage each other to reach your fitness goals. Offers individual and group plans for personalized or team-based motivation.

**Highlights:** Interactive Leaderboard, Step Challenges, Social Chat & Encouragement, Individual Plans, Group Plans, Employee Step Challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Strive Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| Strive Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 10 Users | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Amazing app for friendly competitions
- 💡 Fun and motivating
- 👍 Measuring goals
- 🚀 Fantastic extrinsic motivator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription changed significantly
- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Support nonexistent
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 $ to connect to Fitbit , do deleting

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to read chat
- Frustrating loss of steps
- Waste of Money

**Requested features**

- Relative goals for challenges like apple fitness
- Weekend challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepz free?

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

### Is Strive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stepz or Strive?

Strive is rated higher. Stepz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Strive averages 4.8 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Stepz or Strive have ads?

Stepz shows ads; Strive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stepz or Strive?

Stepz ships an update weekly, and Strive every 9 days. Most recently, Stepz was updated on November 8, 2026 and Strive on November 7, 2026.

---

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