# Stepz vs The Oregon Trail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stepz at 75% against The Oregon Trail's 16%. Stepz also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). The Oregon Trail's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. The Oregon Trail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stepz holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K ratings behind it against 247, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Stepz's written reviews are positive against 16% of The Oregon Trail's.

Stepz ships an update weekly, The Oregon Trail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepz | The Oregon Trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepz-step-counter-and-tracker/id839671656/reviews)** | [2.3 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-oregon-trail-steptracker/id1624436365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 247 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 16.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Gameloft](https://appshunter.io/developer/282764297) |

## 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


### The Oregon Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-oregon-trail-steptracker/id1624436365)

Walk the historic Oregon Trail in real life using your steps. Track your progress, learn about milestones, and see the environment change as you virtually travel across the country. Your journey data is saved to Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Step-based Oregon Trail simulation, Real-world location tracking, Journey statistics and progress, Learn historical milestones, Apple Health integration, Adjustable journey pace

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and nostalgic
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Interesting trivia and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking issues and bugs
- 🐛 Progress resets or gets stuck
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with new devices/OS updates

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not tracking properly
- App freezing or crashing
- Disappearing from devices after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to track other activities like cycling and swimming
- Better data syncing and progress saving
- More frequent updates and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepz free?

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

### Is The Oregon Trail free?

The Oregon Trail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stepz or The Oregon Trail?

Stepz is rated higher. Stepz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while The Oregon Trail averages 2.3 from 247 ratings.

### Do Stepz or The Oregon Trail have ads?

Stepz shows ads; The Oregon Trail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stepz or The Oregon Trail?

Stepz ships an update weekly, and The Oregon Trail every 2 months. Most recently, Stepz was updated on September 27, 2026 and The Oregon Trail on August 11, 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.*