# StepUp Pedometer Step Counter vs MoveSquad

The clearest difference is ratings volume: StepUp Pedometer Step Counter at 143K against MoveSquad's 7. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter also leads on chart position (#30 vs unranked). MoveSquad's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, 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 MoveSquad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MoveSquad 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 143K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, MoveSquad daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepUp Pedometer Step Counter | MoveSquad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-pedometer-step-counter/id979101825/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movesquad-step-challenges/id6775877844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pratik Stephen](https://appshunter.io/developer/979101824) | [Boothby Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506236025) |

## What reviewers say

### StepUp Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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


### MoveSquad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movesquad-step-challenges/id6775877844)

Turn your daily steps into friendly competition by syncing your activity and teaming up with friends. Engage in step challenges with live leaderboards, track progress, and build streaks. Moving is more fun together.

**Highlights:** Create or join squads with friends, Compete in real-time step challenges, Live leaderboards and standings, Sync with Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit, Track daily step goals and streaks, Receive challenge and progress notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MoveSquad Gold Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| MoveSquad Gold Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepUp Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is MoveSquad free?

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

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

MoveSquad is rated higher. StepUp Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while MoveSquad averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

Both StepUp Pedometer Step Counter and MoveSquad show ads.

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

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 days, and MoveSquad daily. Most recently, StepUp Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 17, 2026 and MoveSquad on October 8, 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.*