# Steps Widget & Activity Alerts — user reviews

> 7 indexed App Store user reviews of Steps Widget & Activity Alerts by CrazyLazy OU, rated 3.60/5 from 13 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-widget-and-activity-alerts/id6756297788/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-widget-and-activity-alerts/id6756297788.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 7 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 3

## Most critical reviews (7 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — So frustrating

*2026-07-07*

I assume Apple must make it impossible to create a simple widget that shows step count, because this app/widget is quite unbelievably bad.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry to hear you've had a frustrating experience. If you're still seeing issues, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know what isn't working as expected. Your feedback helps me improve the app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t update on Home Screen

*2026-05-23*

This is pointless because the widget doesn’t actually update in real time. You have to click it to open the app and refresh the data. I might as well use the Health app at that point.

**Developer response:** (Update: The fix was released on 24 May 2026) Sorry for the inconvenience. There is a bug in the latest update that may be causing issues, but this will be resolved in the next update.

### 1/5 — Issues

*2026-05-22*

The app will not count my steps. Several hours into it still says I have zero steps, but my Health app says that I have 8000.

**Developer response:** (Update: The fix was released on 24 May 2026) 
Sorry for the inconvenience. There is a bug in the latest update that may be causing issues, but this will be resolved in the next update.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t update

*2026-04-21*

Doesn’t update unless I open the health app

**Developer response:** Update (24 May 2026): Widget updating has been improved.

Sorry to hear about your experience. The app updates the widget as soon as it receives new step data. However, Apple ultimately decides when Home Screen widgets refresh based on system conditions and your usage patterns, so developers can't force them to update instantly.

### 2/5 — Step counter not accurate.

*2026-08-14*

Regularly watch the steps display one number then steps track backwards. Just saw them go from over 10,000 to 8,900. No explanation. Can’t rely on the info this is giving me

**Developer response:** (reply aug 15 update: Based on your description, could you share your settings so I can reproduce the issue? It sounds like you may have Motion Sensor enabled. That feature fills the gap between the current time and the last time the Health app synced, then automatically switches back to the final step count from the Health app once it syncs.)If you want real-time updates, there is a feature that reads directly from the motion sensor. Tapping the number below the widget on your iPhone will enable live activity, allowing you to track the number even when the app is not in the foreground. For the widget, the app receives notifications from Health every hour, and the system updates the widget based on your usage to save battery.

### 3/5 — Steps don’t update in real time

*2026-06-23, version 2.19*

Title says it all. How long does it take for your steps to tally to the overall counter?

### 5/5 — As the developer

*2026-04-25*

Move More with an Elegant Widget anywhere you like — No Pressure The Important Part Is Moving.

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