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4.7 avg rating
5 free apps
Updated October 2026

Basho Steps is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 6+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Basho Steps

WorkOther - Add Watch Workouts#3
4.6😐(200 ratings)
Free
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Create and customize your own workouts directly on your Apple Watch. Track your progress and monitor your fat-burning heart rate zone for improved weight loss efficiency. Integrates with HealthKit to sync your workout data.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Records custom workouts
  • πŸ‘ Integrates with Fitness app
  • πŸ‘ Useful for non-standard exercises
  • πŸ‘ Good idea for tracking activities
  • πŸ‘ Seamless with Apple Watch/iPhone
  • πŸ‘ Allows renaming workouts
  • πŸ‘ Solved data writing issues
  • πŸ‘ Watch becomes more useful

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› App crashes frequently
  • πŸ› Watch app not installed
  • πŸ› Poor responsiveness/stuck
  • πŸ› Exercises stop after minutes
  • πŸ› No GPS/distance tracking
  • πŸ› Custom workouts show as 'Other'
  • πŸ› No calorie count for custom workouts
  • πŸ› Doesn't sync to WeChat steps
  • πŸ› Workout names don't sync to Watch
  • πŸ› Inconsistent recording
  • πŸ› Paid app still shows ads
  • πŸ› Metric only, no Imperial option
  • πŸ› No way to log workout minutes
  • πŸ› Only renames workout in Fitness app
  • πŸ› Can't shut off voiceover
  • πŸ› No real customization beyond renaming
  • πŸ› Not useful if it's just 'Other'
  • πŸ› Doesn't sync to Watch
  • πŸ› AirPods Pro disconnects
  • πŸ› Watch app installation issues
  • πŸ› Watch app not configuring
  • πŸ› Workout not showing in rings
  • πŸ› Doesn't track reps
  • πŸ› No weight/indoor/outdoor tracking
  • πŸ› No GPS, speed, or distance
  • πŸ› No calorie display on home screen
  • πŸ› Doesn't sync custom workouts to WeChat
  • πŸ› Custom workouts show as 'Other' on Watch
  • πŸ› Can't record reps
  • πŸ› No calorie count for custom workouts
  • πŸ› Doesn't sync to Watch
  • πŸ› AirPods Pro disconnects
  • πŸ› Watch app installation issues
  • πŸ› Watch app not configuring
  • πŸ› Workout not showing in rings
  • πŸ› Doesn't track reps
  • πŸ› No weight/indoor/outdoor tracking
  • πŸ› No GPS, speed, or distance
  • πŸ› No calorie display on home screen
  • πŸ› Doesn't sync custom workouts to WeChat