# StepUp Pedometer Step Counter vs Sakinly

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepUp Pedometer Step Counter at every 3 days against Sakinly's every 3 weeks. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (146K vs 10) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). Sakinly's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, rating, ads 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 Sakinly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sakinly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepUp Pedometer Step Counter has 146K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of StepUp Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sakinly's.

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, Sakinly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepUp Pedometer Step Counter | Sakinly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (146K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-pedometer-step-counter/id979101825/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakinly/id6758906653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pratik Stephen](https://appshunter.io/developer/979101824) | [Kaddy Gassama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875668499) |

## What reviewers say

### StepUp Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Sakinly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakinly/id6758906653)

This app is a spiritual wellbeing companion for Muslims, helping users connect their emotions with their faith. It offers tools for mood tracking, reflection, and spiritual guidance through Quranic verses, Duas, and Hadith.

**Highlights:** Daily mood tracking, Spiritual guidance (Quran, Duas, Hadith), Reflective journaling, Dhikr & Tasbih counter, Emotional insights and patterns, Faith-first design

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sakinly Premium Montly - $0.99 | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepUp Pedometer Step Counter free?

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sakinly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter or Sakinly?

Sakinly is rated higher. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 146K ratings, while Sakinly averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

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

Both StepUp Pedometer Step Counter and Sakinly show ads.

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

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, and Sakinly every 3 weeks. Most recently, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sakinly on October 14, 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.*