# StepUp Pedometer Step Counter vs Strive

The clearest difference is monetization model: StepUp Pedometer Step Counter at free with in-app purchases against Strive's subscription. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (147K vs 3K) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Strive's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 Strive sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Strive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepUp Pedometer Step Counter has 147K ratings behind it against 3K, 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 71% of Strive's.

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, Strive every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepUp Pedometer Step Counter | Strive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (147K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-pedometer-step-counter/id979101825/reviews)** | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strive-walking-tracker-app/id1538884989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 71.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pratik Stephen](https://appshunter.io/developer/979101824) | [Strive Competitions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538884991) |

## What reviewers say

### StepUp Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### Strive

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

Compete in fitness challenges with friends using various metrics like weight loss, steps, and body fat. Track your progress with integrated health data and visualize your journey with insightful charts and graphs.

**Highlights:** Interactive leaderboards, 7 competition types, Health App integration, Smart Scale integration, Charts and graphs, Weight loss challenges, Step tracking

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| 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 |
| 10 Users | $50.00 | per year |
| 25 Users | $100.00 | per year |
| 100 Users | $300.00 | per year |
| Public Challenges | $5.00 | one-time |

**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 StepUp Pedometer Step Counter free?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter 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, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter or Strive?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 147K ratings, while Strive averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.

### Do StepUp Pedometer Step Counter or Strive have ads?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter shows ads; Strive does not.

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

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, and Strive every 9 days. Most recently, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 25, 2026 and Strive on October 25, 2026.

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