Comparison

Stepz vs Step Counter by Numify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stepz

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
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Stepz is a convenient step counter app that leverages the clever Apple Motion Coprocessor which collects your motion data automatically in the background while saving battery life. This simple pedometer app has been specifically developed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. Do you move enough throughout the day? Learn more about your daily activity and get fit by reaching your step goal! To provide you with a complete overview of your fitness progress, Stepz can import all your past steps from the Apple Health app. Stepz respects your privacy: all your personal fitness data is stored internally on your device and never shared via a network connection without your explicit consent. * Featured by Apple on the App Store Home Page under Best New Apps in 22 countries (April 2015) * * FEATURES * - Full Apple Health integration - Automatically records your steps - Very accurate and no GPS needed - Runs in the background with very low battery drain - Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and hourly step values - Distance calculation - Set your daily step goal - Shows floors climbed - Apple Watch app with clever data syncing - Connect with your friends * PREMIUM FEATURES * - iOS Today Widget for Notification Center - App icon badge shows your step count * USER REVIEWS * "Now that I have got this Stepz app I have stopped looking for any other system it is the very best to keep me on track.You have to try it once tried there is no looking back." (Sep 2018) "I love this app. It is just the tool I needed for motivation to walk more. Thanks. Keep up the good work." (Jul 2018) "Love love this step app. I've tried a couple others and read the reviews for STEPZ......decided to try "just 1 more". It's the best one I've tried! Love the calorie counting on this one too. Even the health one that comes with the iPhone doesn't compare to this one. Thank you!" (Nov 2017) ------------ SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=839671656 Privacy policy: https://bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=839671656 We are constantly improving our apps and would love to hear your suggestions, help us develop the best app available in the store! If you have found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature, email us at: stepz@bendingspoons.com

About

Step Counter by Numify

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with personalized walking plans and comprehensive tracking. Monitor steps, calories, distance, and time for both indoor and outdoor workouts. It also includes features for NEAT tracking, route mapping, and hydration.

Highlights
  • Personalized walking plan
  • Step, calorie, distance, and time tracking
  • Indoor and outdoor workouts
  • Route tracking on map
  • NEAT tracking
  • Progress tracking
  • Water tracker
Features
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Looking to make reaching your fitness and weight goals easier and faster? Welcome to Step Counter App by Numify — your personal companion for daily walking, step tracking, and building healthier habits. Walking is one of the simplest ways to stay active and support your weight goals. Numify turns your daily steps, distance, calories, and activity into clear, actionable insights, helping you stay motivated and make walking a consistent part of your everyday routine. Our approach is simple: every step counts. With personalized step goals and easy-to-understand progress tracking, Numify helps you stay consistent without making your daily activity feel complicated. 

 Key Features for Effective Walking Workouts and Fitness Progress: 

 PERSONALIZED WALKING PLAN

 Your personal walking plan is created based on your goals and lifestyle, helping you stay focused and motivated on your fitness journey. 

 STEP, CALORIE, DISTANCE & TIME TRACKING

 Track your steps, calories burned, distance walked, and workout time all in one place. Whether indoors or outdoors, your walking stats are recorded automatically for easy tracking. Tracking steps, calories burned, distance walked, and workout time are available in a free version. To access customised goals on calories burned, distance walked, and workout time you will need premium subscription. 

 INDOOR & OUTDOOR WALKING WORKOUTS

 Choose between indoor and outdoor walking sessions to match your environment and preferences. Stay on top of your progress, no matter where you are. 

 ROUTE TRACKING ON MAP

 See your completed walking routes on the map to visualize your progress and explore the paths you've already taken. 

 NEAT TRACKING

 Keep an eye on your Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) to track all your physical activities outside of workouts, ensuring you're burning extra calories throughout the day. 

 PROGRESS TRACKING

 Monitor your progress with easy-to-understand analytics on your steps, calories burned, distance walked, and time spent walking. Stay motivated by seeing how far you've come and how close you are to achieving your goal. To access progress tracking and analytics you will require premium subscription. 

 MAINTENANCE MODE

 Once you've reached your fitness goals, switch to Maintenance Mode to maintain your weight and fitness level without needing to adjust your routine drastically. 

 WATER TRACKER

 Stay hydrated with our Water Tracker, which helps you monitor your daily water intake and keep track of how much you've drunk. Water tracker is available for free. To access water analytics you will need premium subscription. 

 WEIGHT TRACKER

 Track your weight progress with our Weight Tracker using the True Weight algorithm, which smooths out fluctuations for a more accurate representation of your weight trends. 

Weight tracker is available for free. To access weight analytics you will need premium subscription. INTEGRATION WITH APPLE HEALTH

 Seamlessly sync your walking data with Apple Health to ensure everything is in one place and easy to access. 

 Transform your fitness journey with Step Counter App by Numify and enjoy walking like never before. Whether you’re using it as a light cardio companion or a full-featured cardio tracker, the app adapts to your goals and pace, also working as a distance calculator and a calories burned tracking app to give you all the essential tools for making your walking sessions more productive and informative. 

 Download now to start achieving your fitness goals today!
 - Terms of Use: https://wellness.municorn.com/terms?app=walking - Privacy Policy: https://wellness.municorn.com/privacy?app=walking - CCPA: https://wellness.municorn.com/ccpa?app=walking - Privacy Supplement: https://wellness.municorn.com/privacy-supplement?app=walking For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at walking-support@municorn.com

Screenshots

Stepz4 screens
Step Counter by Numify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Step Counter by Numify at free with in-app purchases against Stepz's subscription. Step Counter by Numify also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stepz's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 38%) and ratings volume (33K vs 1.1K). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stepz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Step Counter by Numify sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stepz against 4.6 for Step Counter by Numify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Stepz's written reviews are positive against 38% of Step Counter by Numify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stepz ships an update weekly, Step Counter by Numify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stepz versus Step Counter by Numify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepzStep Counter by Numify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews — better37.8% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB134 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Municorn Limited

Customer experience

Stepz

All ratings32,553 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews1,162 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.9%

Step Counter by Numify

All ratings1,130 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative59.5%

Bugs and requests

Stepz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not accurately recorded
  • Data loss and sync issues
  • Crashes and freezes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Step Counter by Numify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stepz

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Prime with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro with Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Bundle Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Bundle Subscription7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly - Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle - Free Trial7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • Stepz PRO$0.99
10 purchases

Step Counter by Numify

Subscriptions10
  • Walking Plus$5.997 Days
  • Walking Plus Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Walking Plus Plan with Free Trial7 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Walking Plus Plan with Free Trial3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Walking Plus$14.991 Month
  • Walking Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Walking Plus Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Walking Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Walking Plus Yearly with Free Trial7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Walking Plus$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Stepz free?
Stepz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Counter by Numify free?
Step Counter by Numify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stepz or Step Counter by Numify?
Step Counter by Numify is rated higher. Stepz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Step Counter by Numify averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Stepz or Step Counter by Numify have ads?
Stepz shows ads; Step Counter by Numify does not.
Which is updated more often, Stepz or Step Counter by Numify?
Stepz ships an update weekly, and Step Counter by Numify fortnightly. Most recently, Stepz was updated on September 25, 2026 and Step Counter by Numify on September 24, 2026.

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