# StepUp Pedometer Step Counter vs Social Steps

The clearest difference is ads: Social Steps at none against StepUp Pedometer Step Counter's shown. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (137K vs 5.2K) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and Social Steps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StepUp Pedometer Step Counter against 4.7 for Social Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepUp Pedometer Step Counter has 137K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of StepUp Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 62% of Social Steps's.

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, Social Steps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepUp Pedometer Step Counter | Social Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-pedometer-step-counter/id979101825/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 62.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pratik Stephen](https://appshunter.io/developer/979101824) | [Jose Jeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866419514) |

## What reviewers say

### StepUp Pedometer Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-pedometer-step-counter/id979101825)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app is a social pedometer that encourages users to be more active by tracking steps, distance, and calories. It allows users to compete with friends and colleagues in step challenges, fostering motivation and healthy competition. The app integrates with various wearables and health platforms, offering a battery-efficient way to monitor daily activity and achieve fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Distance and calorie monitoring, Social step challenges, Real-time leaderboards, Goal setting and achievements, Battery-efficient design, Syncs with Apple Health and other wearables

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support StepUp | $1.00 | per month |
| Support StepUp | $2.00 | per month |
| Support StepUp | $6.00 | per year |
| Support StepUp | $10.00 | per year |
| Support StepUp | $12.00 | per year |
| Support StepUp | $5.00 | one-time |
| Support StepUp | $15.00 | one-time |
| Support StepUp | $20.00 | one-time |
| Support StepUp | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Motivating and competitive
- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful for weight loss and fitness
- 👍 Integrates with wearables

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🐛 Syncing issues with wearables
- 🐛 Losing friends/contacts
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not updating correctly
- Randomly adding extra steps
- Unable to add friends
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch support
- Implement a chat feature
- Allow changing step length settings
- Provide more detailed leaderboard information
- Add option to change daily start/end time


### 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 StepUp Pedometer Step Counter free?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter 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, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter or Social Steps?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 137K ratings, while Social Steps averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do StepUp Pedometer Step Counter or Social Steps have ads?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter shows ads; Social Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter or Social Steps?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, and Social Steps weekly. Most recently, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Social Steps on September 22, 2026.

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