# Movesum — Step counter by Lifesum > Step counter app that motivates exercise and links activity to food consumption. (iPhone/iPad app by Lifesum AB.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movesum/id1064026338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lifesum AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/286906694) - Category: Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.43/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 61 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese - Released: 2016-01-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movesum/id1064026338/reviews.md ## What is Movesum? Movesum — Step counter by Lifesum For most of us, the problem is that we need to move more, not faster. Movesum is a brand new step-counting concept that helps you find the motivation to exercise. The beautifully designed app provides you with a simple and effective way to set movement goals, stay committed, and connect your activity with the way you eat. Use the smart notifications to reach your daily goal and build streaks, so that you can become healthier. Movesum will not only help you take your daily exercise to the next level, it will give you a clearer view of how the food you eat is effected by your exercise. Get moving with Movesum now, and see what it takes to undo a burger or a portion of fries. Movesum utilizes Apple's Health App to read your movement data. See how many steps you've taken Swipe left to learn what you burn Press to learn more Aim to reach a 7-day streak Swipe up to set a daily goal ## Key features - Step counting - Movement goal setting - Activity streaks - Food-exercise connection - Smart notifications - Health App integration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Movesum Food Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Movesum Food Pack | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Movesum? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Innovative concept linking steps to food calories - 🎨 Clean, simple, and visually appealing interface - 😊 Motivating and fun way to track fitness - 📱 Integrates with Apple Health for step data - ℹ️ Provides nutritional information (carbs, protein, fat) - 🎯 Goal-setting functionality **Cons** - 🐛 Step counter frequently stuck at 0 or not counting - 📊 Inaccurate calorie calculations - ❌ No integration with Fitbit or other fitness trackers - ❌ No Apple Watch support or complications - 🚫 No step history or past day tracking - 💸 Requires payment to unlock additional food items - 🔌 No offline functionality - ⚠️ Promotes unhealthy food-exercise relationship - 🌍 Limited food options (mostly American-centric) - 📱 Display issues on certain iPhone models (notch) - 🔗 Lifesum integration doesn't work properly - 📡 High data consumption reported - ⏱️ Step counter has significant delays updating **Commonly reported bugs** - Step counter displays 0 steps despite walking - Steps not syncing from Apple Watch - Lifesum connection button opens app but doesn't sync - App crashes when opening food items - Steps stop counting after initial use - Incorrect screen dimensions for iPhone X/notch devices - Calorie counts stop updating when Health app data imported - Inconsistent step counting between days - Notifications not working on Apple Watch or iPhone - App unsyncs from Lifesum unexpectedly - Step counter delays in real-time updates - Previous day steps not displaying after midnight **Most requested features** - Fitbit and other fitness tracker integration - Apple Watch app and complications - Step history and past day tracking - Manual step entry option - Ability to edit/customize food items and calorie values - Better Lifesum integration with account sync - Notifications for daily goals - Widget support for watch faces - Offline functionality - More diverse food options (international cuisine) - Customizable step size/stride length - 3D Touch toggles - Clarification on food portion sizes (e.g., 'one beer') - BMI-based calorie calculations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 97) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movesum/id1064026338/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Display issue on certain iPhones *2025-06-15, version 2.0* My first impression on being shown a graph showing my steps with no legend at the bottom wasn’t a good one. I soon realised that the days of the week were there but were obscured by a section of the screen on my model of phone that can’t display anything. If I scrolled up to the next screen I could see the days as the screen moved up. Having to scroll up and down to see this is more trouble than it’s worth for me. I’ll keep looking at the app though ### 2/5 — Nice Idea, but Too lacking *2024-09-23, version 2.0* I like the idea and I think it’s obvious it shouldn’t be taken as gospel, like it’s a bit of fun to give you an idea. Anyone treating this as a serious guide is fooling themselves I think. But I think the app is lacking too much. There’s no menu that I can see, no way to tell the app to sync with health or other things. This in turn means the step count for me is inaccurate compared to my others. I like the idea but I think it; 1. Should be linked to Lifesum. I was surprised you didn’t login with the same account 2. Have a menu that you can see linking etc 3. I guess if not the above maybe let you manually update the steps it thinks? But this would quickly be a pain 1.* EDIT: I found a “connect to Lifesum” button but it appears to do nothing but open Lifesum.. which seems pointless I hope this app gets updated because I like Lifesum, and I think this could be kinda neat. ### 4/5 — Clever and fun little app, but it doesn’t connect to LifeSum *2022-06-04, version 2.0* This is a fun way to augment your fitness and diet regime, but I can’t get it to connect to LifeSum. If you touch the link the connect the two it just opens the LifeSum app and then nothing happens. ### 1/5 — Shocking *2020-01-08, version 2.0* Fat shaming at its best. This app feeds into body shaming, and is highly like to affect people with body image issues and associated eating disorders. So disappointed and angry that apps and other info is still around today, shockingly poor insight. ### 1/5 — Fitbit integration please *2019-11-18, version 2.0* Downloaded this app as it looked like it would be useful to tie the step count in with food, sadly now deleting the app as it does not include fitbit steps only the steps counted on my phone. ### 4/5 — On the apple watch? *2019-11-11, version 2.0* I downloaded the app and really like it but cant get it on my apple watch? ### 3/5 — What does ‘one beer’ mean? 🍺 *2019-11-08, version 2.0* I love the app. It looks great and it’s really motivating. But what one earth does ‘one beer’ mean? There need to be quantities! Also a lot of the foods are American based (hotdog, popcorn). I don’t remember the last time I saw a hot dog for sale in the UK. ### 3/5 — Nice idea but lack of some important features *2019-11-05, version 2.0* The idea and ui is very nice however they don’t have widget version to place on watch faces. Also they don’t keep your history of steps, so you cannot make compression in the app. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2019-08-19, version 2.0* I am have been using Lifesum for a while now and recently discovered this app. I wanted to check how many steps I did, but it wasn’t working. Then, I ran for an hour straight hoping that the steps would finally work but it didn’t say I did any steps. Also, I was checking the ‘how many steps do you have to walk to burn off all of the calories’ but it said zero too. Please fix this so other users don’t feel the same way i did. ### 1/5 — Why... *2019-08-10, version 2.0* Why would make an app that counts steps and doesn’t allow the customers to sync it with Apple Watch or Fitbit?! Do the developers stick their phone in the waistband of their pants all day? And apart from that my Fitbit tells me I’ve done 2000 steps today and this app tells me 85. Is any of the above going to be rectified or should I just delete this app? ## Frequently asked questions about Movesum ### What does Movesum do? Movesum is a step-counting app designed to motivate users to move more and exercise regularly. It helps you set daily movement goals, track your steps, and visualize how your activity levels relate to the food you consume. ### How does Movesum help me stay motivated? The app uses smart notifications to help you reach your daily step goals and build streaks. By seeing your progress and understanding what it takes to 'undo' certain foods, you can find the motivation to be more active. ### Is Movesum free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering core step-counting and goal-setting features. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require payment. ### What devices is Movesum compatible with? Movesum utilizes Apple's Health App to read your movement data. This indicates compatibility with iOS devices that integrate with Apple Health. ### How does Movesum connect my activity with my diet? The app provides a clearer view of how your exercise impacts your food consumption. You can see how many steps you've taken and then learn what you burn, helping you understand the caloric balance between your activity and meals. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2017-10-12 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. iOS 11 support ### 1.8 — 2016-09-24 6000 steps. 1 Hot dog. You can now view Movesum on your Apple Watch, talk about on the go motivation! We've also released support for Movesum in two new languages, French and German, make sure to check them out! "What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level. Plus it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet." - Jolynn Baca Jaekel ### 1.7 — 2016-09-14 6000 steps. 1 Hot dog. You can now view Movesum on your Apple Watch, talk about on the go motivation! We've also released support for Movesum in two new languages, French and German, make sure to check them out! "What I love about walking is that anyone can do it at any age and any fitness level. Plus it is good for your heart, your head and your wallet." - Jolynn Baca Jaekel ### 1.6 — 2016-05-05 How many steps does it take to burn a croissant? What about a pineapple? Or an avocado? You'll soon find out! Unlock our 30 new foods on Movesum to find out how many steps it takes to burn them! Don't forget to rate Movesum and share it with your friends! ### 1.5 — 2016-04-23 How many steps does it take to burn a croissant? What about a pineapple? Or an avocado? You'll soon find out! Unlock our 30 new foods on Movesum to find out how many steps it takes to burn them! 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