# Pedometer — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Pedometer by Luminant Software, Inc, rated 2.00/5 from 5 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer/id286050544/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer/id286050544.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 3 ## Newest reviews (12 of 50) ### 4/5 — Pedometer by Luminant *2014-10-30, version 3.3* Just tried it on iPhone 5 C. I like that you have options such as putting it in your pocket or carrying it in your hand. Easier to use than other apps like this. Can start and stop so you don't drain battery. I had downloaded IOS 8 on iPhone 5 C but apparently need 5S to work the new Health app as 5C doesn't have M7 motion sensor as the 5 S does. This app provides basic data without a lot of clutter you don't need. Only 99 cents ### 4/5 — It works *2014-08-11, version 3.1* It's fine. It is as accurate as such things can be and as limited as they are. Correct expectations are key. It does what it does when properly calibrated. However, it loses track or stops time or recording steps if not in its locked mode. Does not function unless active .... ### 4/5 — Pedometer *2013-08-06, version 3.0* This is a really useful app, combining pedometer with phone. I have lost almost 30 pounds by using this app to move more. The one big improvement I would like to see is for it to work in the background. If I am walking and talking on the phone at the same time, my steps don't get recorded. ### 3/5 — Ok app, still needs very important work. Need to fix the issues *2013-07-11, version 2.9* This app works for a workout session. I need this to track daily steps. Only way the app works is if the app is open and the phone is not locked, this kills the battery. Need to fix to allow to run in the background for daily tracking. ### 4/5 — Very Good *2013-04-06, version 2.9* I haven't had any problems with this app. The only thing I would suggest to improve is an adjustment for walking hills. You burn more calories walking uphill and I don't think the app reads that so then the calories aren't as accurate. ### 4/5 — A pretty decent app! *2013-01-07, version 2.9* Calibrate, adjust sensitivity based on your actual steps when using for the first time and you are good to go! Good app! Just not sure how accurate the "calories burnt" part. Apart from that its a pretty decent app. ### 3/5 — It's ok *2012-06-14, version 2.9* I will say that it's very sensitive when you move it will add 5 steps without actually stepping. But overall it works, as long as your fast walking it's pretty accurate more or less. I have been noticing lately that it pauses on its own and will stop tracking even when the phone is on lock and when I glance to check my progress I have to unlock it and press start for it to continue to track my steps which slows me down from my pace, so that can be annoying, especially if your the type of person who doesn't look at the pedometer until after your walk and you realize it never tracked your whole walk because it paused. :/ ### 4/5 — Very good *2010-07-17, version 0* Very good, very reasonable accuracy, to listen to music while we walk, has a history of activities, much cheaper than the Nike kit, but not so accurate. and put only the display of the iPhone is directly connected, the developer should make it off after some time to save battery ### 5/5 — Keep On Walking *2009-09-15, version 0* This is a great app and it does what it is supposed to do. This worked from the second I had it on my iPhone. It was worth the cost and then some. Thanks for a great job. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2009-08-18, version 0* This app is absolutely amazing! Completely worth the one dollar. I just started running before school starts and I emailed my numbers to my computer. On my computer I made a spreadsheet that showed me all my information. Very easy to calibrate and works even better now with the Gps! I would highly reccomend this app to anyone thinking about buying it. ### 5/5 — It works *2009-07-30, version 0* I can't believe that some one would say that this doesn't work properly, this does exactly what it suppose to do you just have to read the instruction carefully and play with it for a bit I am very satisfy with the results on my iPod touch ### 4/5 — A Good App *2009-06-24, version 0* I have been using Pedometer for a month, every day, and have found it to be useful and accurate. My only criticism, and this applies to many iPhone apps, is the availability of documentation. I would like to be able to access, even on the developers' websites, instructive material to get the best use of any app. So often, we have to experiment to see what the app developer intended. An example with Pedometer is the use of the Lock feature. This app is definitely worth the money. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — This app is a joke. *2018-03-07, version 3.6* Thanks. ### 1/5 — Inaccurate *2012-03-11, version 2.9* Counts steps even when I'm not moving. Some days it counts more calories for less miles walked, and other days counts less calories for more miles walked. The calibration doesn't work either. All the pages should count/record the same info/steps/calories burned, and they don't. ### 1/5 — Don *2011-06-01, version 2.9* Downloaded this app. Have tried to use it on many occasions. It seems to be OK when you calibrate, but when you actually come to use it is inaccurate. Also I found on every occasion that if switch to music whilst using the app it switches from one track to another as your body/legs move. Very disappointed with this app. Anne CA ### 1/5 — Let down *2010-01-25, version 0* All I was hoping for in this app was an accurate pedometer but this one seems to work and then quits after a few steps. Used it the last 3 days and each time I've started the counter and once I put it in my pocket it doesn't seem to recognize the step consistently. I went about a mile and a half but when I looked at the app it said I'd gone 26 steps. ### 1/5 — Wasted money *2009-07-30, version 0* This is the first app that I found crappy enough to review. Does not clock. Does not account for stride so distance is not accurate(2500 steps=0.6mi?). One tilt of the unit registers 2 steps = no delay as advertised. Will only count steps when in the app. If you need to do something else it stops and only starts again when you enter the app again. Only $3.00 but I want it back on principle alone. I thought that I could finally retire my reliable omron pocket pedometer that I have carried every day for 3 years and matches up in distance to a car odometer (2375=1mi with my stride, weight, and height). ### 1/5 — This was a great idea, just does not seem to work. Buy a physical pedometer instead. *2008-09-28, version 0* First of all it is very inaccurate. I went through the setup and such, and the same on my wife's, and the distance and the step counts were way off. Our physical pedometers were within a few steps of % of each others. Also, if the phone turns off it stops counting your steps. If you leave it unlocked in your pocked it, and it bounces around, it could open a menu and stop counting. Both me and my wife bought this app, and wish we can return it. ### 2/5 — Timer shuts down *2017-11-27, version 3.6* Great app unless a phone call comes in. Great app as long as you don’t leave the screen. Great app unless your display time is set to anything but never. App will not function behind any other screens. Stops dead. You need to restart timer each time. Really? Seems easy for developers to readjust. Would even pay for function! ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2014-12-13, version 3.3* I found the pedometer to be very inaccurate with GPS turned off With GPS turned on, it is pretty accurate. The app does not seem to work in the back ground, if I forget to bring it to the front after using another app — no steps are recorded. The small, stand alone $20 pedometers work a lot better. ### 2/5 — Inaccurate distance *2010-04-18, version 0* I did not like this app one bit. The distance was not even close to accurate. Used it for one day before I found another one. The only good thing is it will not turn off if you get a call or text. ### 2/5 — inconsistent at best *2009-05-22, version 0* I am experiencing wide variations in step counts at the same settings. At the default setting it is ranging from 5% to as much as 20% over the actual step count. This may get better as I adjust sensitivity, however, some additional comments. The milage appears to be calculated by step count. Assuming this is the case, you need to be able to input stride length in order to calcuate acurate milage & speed, even assuming you can get the step count correct. I make these assumption based on my observations walking the same route. That is, if I get a higher step count, I get higher milage for the same route (so it is not, apparently using GPS). That said, the numbers in the picture above fly in the face of this assumption. To get 1.42 mile in 1600 odd steps, as in the illustration, you'd need almost a 60" stride. That in itself, is a pretty poor illustration of likely accuracy. In reality, I have found the milage to be more accurate than the step count, therefore probably calibrated a bit low for my stride. In addition, somewhere, if only on the support site, it would be nice to see an indication of which direction to adjust the slider to increase/decrease sensitivity. I realize that this can be figured out by rote, but for the sake of completeness.... ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Mr *2013-08-14, version 3.0* Very accurate and consistently measures same mileage for same route. Easy to read and the history feature helps keep consistent steps andileage daily. ### 5/5 — Great app!!! *2011-01-30, version 2.9* It works and has been a reliable companion through several hundred miles and a weight loss of more than 100 lbs. It also serves as a stopwatch. My wife uses it to time speeches in her College Speech Class. ### 5/5 — Great Product *2010-06-13, version 0* I love it. It helps keep up on my walking program. It's better then any stand alone pedometer I have ever owned! ### 5/5 — Getting a Bad Rap *2010-05-10, version 0* I see a lot of bad reviews of this app but I don't think they're deserved. Calibrating is a little tricky but once fine tuned this is a well functioning, reasonably accurate app. About calibration: I found that I had to adjust the sensitivity a couple of times to get accurate step counts. But that's easy, just a little trial and error. Use at least 100 steps to check accuracy. Once that was worked out the distance accuracy got much better. I think we're getting spoiled by these apps, expecting everything to be easy. It just makes sense that a pedometer app like this has be calibrated to each person's stride, environment, etc. It'll take more than one try to get it right. I don't count that as a flaw. What d'ya really expect for 99 cents? ### 5/5 — Love to Walk *2010-05-01, version 0* This is a great app on my iphone. I walk every day and this keeps track of steps , distance , calories and time . I also listen to my ipod with headphones while walking and can receive phone calls while the Pedometer keeps calculating. Great awesome app. ### 5/5 — AMAZING!! A MUST!! *2010-04-09, version 0* This is so awesome!! Highly recommend it for anyone walking. It makes walking worthwhile and that's coming from someone that needs to walk more. The serious walkers must really love this. ### 5/5 — Worth it! *2010-03-30, version 0* Worth every cent. Used it last night and all my steps were right on. Please read directions carefully. It does work. Keep up the good work. ### 5/5 — It Works-Excellent App *2010-03-28, version 0* I'm an exercise nut and a techie-I have all sorts of apps and electronics. I have owned a few "store" traditional pedometers and I have NOTHING bad to say about this app. I've been using it for a year and it's never failed me. The addition of the GPS feature was a stroke if genius and makes it very accurate. I absolutely love this app and it's one of the apps that makes my iPhone worth the purchase. I find it's reliable, never stops or crashes and the email feature is also great. I have some pretty useless apps, but this is not one of them-I highly recommend. :)) ### 5/5 — Great app! *2010-03-22, version 0* Half way through a great walking trail I decided I needed to buy a pedometer! Checked with my best friend, the iPhone, to see if there was an app! Yes! Easy to use! Dead on with distance! And it was only 99 cents! It doesn't get any better than this! ### 5/5 — Useful app-works for me *2010-02-23, version 0* I downloaded this app after the new year and it works great! I counted my steps on the treadmill with it, and it was highly accurate. As advertised, it is a full-featured pedometer (calories burned, number of steps taken, distance traveled and total time)which is exactly what I was looking for. You can't go wrong with it. The new calibration feature is nice too. Thanks! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*