# Steps for Watch — Heart Rate enabled Pedometer

> Standalone Apple Watch pedometer and heart rate tracker with goal setting. (iPhone/iPad app by Sydvesti Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-for-watch/id1485913559 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sydvesti Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/912783647)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-for-watch/id1485913559/reviews.md

## What is Steps for Watch?

Track your Steps and Heart Rate in this standalone app for Apple Watch

Key features:
-Daily steps
-Use the Digital Crown to examine daily steps in detail and compare your steps activity to heart rate measurements during the selected time period
-Seven day graph with daily steps and heart rate averages
-Complication with daily steps
-Set your personal daily steps goal
-In app tutorial (open menu by firmly pressing the screen)

Privacy:
Steps for Watch needs read access to Motion & Fitness Activity and Heart Rate data. Information read by Steps for Watch is only stored and used locally on your Apple Watch.

If you have any questions please contact us at contact@sydvesti.com

## Key features

- Daily step tracking
- Heart rate monitoring
- Digital Crown for detailed analysis
- Seven-day activity graph
- Complication support
- Personal step goals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-for-watch/id1485913559/reviews.md

### 5/5 — PLEASE update the app :-)

*2025-04-27*

A really nice little app, which shows steps and heart rate in a nice overview. But, as it hasn't been updated in a long time, I can't use it to its full on my AWU2, e.g. I can't access the menu with a firm press on the display and therefore can't change my step goal. So PLEASE, update the app. I wouldn't even mind, if it became a paid app, as it's so useful.

### 5/5 — Bic’s Watch

*2024-09-18*

Best steps app for watch. Nice work by developer

### 1/5 — Has some issues

*2023-03-12*

Will not update steps in real time 

Does not use the steps listed under activity. For example, I use two different watches. So if I want to charge one, I still have another for walking or running. When I use the other watch which it doesn't support then use the main watch (which it does support), the total steps shown with this isn't correct. Under activity, my watch says 9457 steps. This complication says 8924. 

I'll look for something else

### 1/5 — No real-time data displayed

*2023-01-05*

The complication doesn’t update your step count in real time; you have to open the app on your watch for it to display an updated count. What’s the point of a complication on your watch if it doesn’t display updated data?

### 5/5 — Re- purchase

*2023-01-03*

It won’t let me download again onto a new phone. The purchase icon is in grey. How do I download again

### 4/5 — No automatic updates of steps

*2022-12-05*

The app is simple and pretty good. The only issue with this app is that it’s reflecting the real-time or near-time steps counts. Only after launching the app from complication, it’s updates the step in the face.

### 1/5 — App won’t install on watch series 8

*2022-09-19*

I’m guessing because it’s been two years since it was updated. This is a fantastic app. I wish it worked in series 8.

**Developer response:** The app should work on the latest Apple Watch devices. You just need to redownload the app by using the App Store app on your Apple Watch (not the same as the iPhone App Store). For some reason redownloading Apple Watch only apps doesnt work through the iPhone App Store. So sorry for the inconvenience. Let me know if you have any additional questions: contact@sydvesti.com

### 5/5 — Best step counter for watch

*2022-08-29*

I tried them all and this is the best one if you’re looking for that complication to show your step count! It does also show steps and heart rate for the day and the week in a very nice and modern interface. One of my favorite and most useful watch apps. Super quick response from support also when I got a new watch and couldn’t remember how to download the app (user error).

### 4/5 — Great app

*2021-09-26*

I really like the fact that the app shows your heart rate and steps when you tap the complication. You can scroll through daily stats in 15 minutes increments too. The only thing I don’t like is that on the watch face it only shows steps taken and the steps needed to reach your goal. The bar shows your progress toward your goal so you don’t need the steps to goal. I wish it said steps taken and miles walked instead. Over all it is a very easy app to use and gives good information. I recommend this app.

### 4/5 — Bien mais pourrait être parfait !

*2021-01-28*

La complication est sympa et le menu minimaliste ce qui rend cette app tres bonne par contre c’est dommage qu’on puisse pas mettre de complication pour le bpm car on a l’info dans l’app!

## Frequently asked questions about Steps for Watch

### What devices does Steps for Watch support?

Steps for Watch is designed for Apple Watch and also supports iPhone and iPod devices. It leverages the capabilities of the Apple Watch for its primary tracking functions.

### How accurate is Steps for Watch?

The app relies on the Apple Watch's built-in sensors for motion and heart rate data. While the app itself is standalone, its accuracy is dependent on the hardware it runs on.

### Does Steps for Watch have ads?

No, Steps for Watch does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that provides its features without interruption from ads.

### How often is Steps for Watch updated?

The latest version of Steps for Watch is 1.1, which was last updated on September 24, 2025. Users can expect updates to maintain compatibility and potentially add new features.

### What is the user sentiment for Steps for Watch?

Steps for Watch has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 21 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed user reception, with room for improvement.

### Is my health data safe with Steps for Watch?

Yes, Steps for Watch prioritizes user privacy. It requires read access to Motion & Fitness Activity and Heart Rate data, but all information is stored and used only locally on your Apple Watch.

### Can I set a daily step goal with Steps for Watch?

Yes, you can set your personal daily steps goal within the Steps for Watch app. This allows you to track your progress towards your fitness objectives.

### What age rating does Steps for Watch have?

Steps for Watch has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2025-09-24

Thank you for using Steps for Watch. 

Updated for watchOS 26.

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at contact@sydvesti.com

### 1.0.7 — 2020-01-29

-Added new rectangle complication for the Modular Compact and Infograph Modular watch faces
-Bug fixes
for any questions please contact us at contact@sydvesti.com

### 1.0 — 2019-12-20

No release notes.

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