jS Running & Walking Tracker vs Steps Air
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
jS Running & Walking Tracker
Track your runs and walks with a clear, glanceable display and gesture-based music controls. Features advanced safety functions like alarms and SOS calls, plus performance analysis and target setting for various distances.
- Glanceable big, bold, high-contrast display
- Gesture-based music controls
- Real-time run progress tracking
- Set distance and duration targets
- Safety features: Alarm, SOS call/SMS
- Export run data to CSV
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Track your run with "best in class" ease of use & readability when running/walking. Glance free music control makes jS Running your "ultimate" run/walk companion. Advanced Safety features including: Alarm, SOS call/SMS from your running screen. "AWESOME" said Yahoo! Tech & bgr.com Feb 24 2015 Track your run progress in real time with jS (just Start) Running. Control functions with simple gestures, monitor your stats at a glance from a big bold font and color coded display. It all helps to minimise distraction from your running, jogging or walking activity. The running display screens provide a super clear summary of your progress at a glance from any angle (perfect for when using an armband). Music controls have never been easier with intuitive tap or swipe gesture control. Features: - Big, Bold, High Contrast & Color coded Display which is easy to read in any condition. - Turn your iPhone to landscape, analyse and compare your performance for each stat between runs. - Set Targets to any desired duration or distance, including the most common distances (5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon, marathon). - Adjustable Read Angle is particularly suited for armband use and instant glance readability. - Advanced Music Gesture Controls provide complete control of your playlists/playback and complete the package to give you the ultimate easy to use running/walking/jogging app. - Direct links to Workout stations & jS Playlist on Apple Music. These features are perfect for live tracking of the key run stats with a simple glance, thereby allowing the runner to concentrating on the path ahead. - Safety features to aid in emergency situations: * Alarm function to draw attention of passersby. * Instant call emergency or a saved contact number. * SMS your run details and location to a saved contact. * Turn your iPhone to a side light when running at dusk or dark. Other Features: - Innovative, glance free, “safe-mode” which kicks in when you start running/jogging, dims the screen and minimises battery drain. - A simple touch of the screen whilst running, walking or jogging brings the screen to life, increasing the brightness for 20 seconds so it is readable in any light condition. - Each run stat displayed has a unique color for easy of identification at a glance. - Change track or volume without having to look at screen with a simple tap/swipe gesture control. - Export your results in csv file format to iCloud Drive or via eMail for use with spreadsheets. Battery Life: jS Running is designed to continue running in the background should you interrupt your run & continue later. This can adversely impact on battery life if you do not save your run and close jS Running. Disclaimer: - jS Running is intended to integrate with Health app to gather data, such as height & weight, in order that we calculate calorie consumption more accurately. No data is used or shared with any third party for any other purposes. - Continued use of Pedometer running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Steps Air
This app helps you adopt a healthier lifestyle by tracking your daily steps, calories burned, and walking distance. It offers personalized plans to help you achieve your fitness goals and stay motivated.
- Step counting
- Calorie estimation
- Progress tracking
- Activity goal achievement
- Personalized walking plans
- HealthKit integration
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Start a healthy lifestyle. Be active, lose weight & feel great! Achieve your goals Steps Air is your walking coach app. The simple step tracker tracks your daily steps, calories burned, walking distance, health data, etc.. It is a pedometer, step counter, activity tracker, which automatically and accurately tracks your daily walk and number of steps. You can track all your activities in one interface. Its personalized walking plans will help you achieve your fitness goals. WITH STEPS AIR YOU CAN ▶ Count steps easily. ▶ Estimate your calories burned. ▶ Track your progress. ▶ Achieve your activity goals. ▶ Celebrate your achievements. ▶ Stay Motivated. WHY USE STEPS AIR? ▶ Perfect for walking and losing weight. ▶ Easily counts steps, calories and distance. ▶ Indoor & outdoor walking tracker. ▶ Lose weight by walking. ▶ Advanced data reports. ▶ Based on HealthKit Note: The free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. PRO FEATURES: • All Air Apps • Unlimited use • 100% Ad-free • All features Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: 1-week Subscription 1-month Subscription 1-year Subscription Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of each current subscription period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/airappsco Twitter: https://twitter.com/airappsco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airappsco Privacy Policy: https://airapps.co/privacy Terms Of Use: https://airapps.co/terms Support: support@airapps.co
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: jS Running & Walking Tracker at none against Steps Air's 10. jS Running & Walking Tracker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Steps Air's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Steps Air sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. jS Running & Walking Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for jS Running & Walking Tracker against 4.7 for Steps Air. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 138 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of jS Running & Walking Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Steps Air's.
jS Running & Walking Tracker ships an update monthly, Steps Air every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | jS Running & Walking Tracker | Steps Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (151 ratings) | 4.7 (138 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 151 — better | 138 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Circulos GmbH | AIR APPS SYSTEMS, UNIPESSOAL, LDA |
Customer experience
jS Running & Walking Tracker
Steps Air
Bugs and requests
jS Running & Walking Tracker
Reported bugs
8 issues- Does not count steps properly
- Gives different distances for the same route
- Rotating charts are frustrating
- Difficult to trigger the finish run button
- Requires memorizing gestures for navigation
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- Music keeps shutting off
- Pedometer stops without notification
- Gets stuck on angle mode
Requested features
4 requests- Include built-in running music tracks
- Improve workout list view for comparison
- Make run finish button easier to trigger
- Simplify gesture controls
Steps Air
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
jS Running & Walking Tracker
No in-app purchases
Steps Air
- Air Apps One - 1 Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Air Apps One3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Air Apps One - 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Air Apps One - 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Air Apps One3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Air Apps One - 1 Month$9.991 Month
- Air Apps One - 1 Month7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Air Apps One3 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Air Apps Pro - 1 Month7 Days trial$199.991 Month
Questions
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