# Running Tracker App vs Pedometer α

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedometer α at none against Running Tracker App's 15. Pedometer α also leads on ratings volume (173K vs 6.5K) and review sentiment (86% vs 71%). Running Tracker App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Tracker App sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pedometer α asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Running Tracker App against 4.9 for Pedometer α. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer α has 173K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Running Tracker App's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pedometer α's.

Running Tracker App ships an update every 9 days, Pedometer α weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Tracker App | Pedometer α |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-tracker-app-fitapp/id1015819468/reviews) | **[4.9 (173K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1027151285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | **173K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **85.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 294 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITAPP GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1014685581) | [ITO Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027151074) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Tracker App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-tracker-app-fitapp/id1015819468)

This fitness diary uses GPS to track your runs, walks, and other activities, recording distance, duration, and pace. It also offers weight logging, voice feedback, and social sharing features to help you stay motivated and achieve your health goals.

**Highlights:** GPS activity tracking, Weight logging and history, Voice feedback during workouts, Social sharing of activities, Weekly and monthly statistics, Automatic step counter

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 1 month | $6.99 | per month |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Running Tracker Premium | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Running Tracker Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Running Tracker Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| FITAPP Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating
- 🎉 Helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Provides useful statistics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate GPS tracking
- 🔍 Confusing free trial
- 📢 Intrusive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during workouts
- Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
- Subscription charges without user consent

**Requested features**

- Ability to track treadmill workouts
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple Health
- Option to disable voice prompts


### Pedometer α

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1027151285)

This application functions as a free and simple step counter, ideal for tracking walking and supporting diet goals. It automatically records your steps, calories burned, distance, and walking time, displaying this data in easily viewable graphs. Customize the app's appearance with themes and ensure accurate tracking by inputting personal details.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Calorie tracking, Distance measurement, Walking time and speed, Historical data graphs, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Motivates users to walk more
- 👍 Provides daily/weekly/monthly stats
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🐛 Stops recording prematurely
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lacks customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to enable required permissions
- Displays incorrect step/distance data
- Loses historical data when reinstalled

**Requested features**

- Add option to track stairs/floors climbed
- Provide yearly step/distance history
- Allow editing of recorded data
- Integrate with fitness apps/devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Tracker App free?

Running Tracker App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pedometer α free?

Pedometer α is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Running Tracker App or Pedometer α?

Pedometer α is rated higher. Running Tracker App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Pedometer α averages 4.9 from 173K ratings.

### Do Running Tracker App or Pedometer α have ads?

Pedometer α shows ads; Running Tracker App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Running Tracker App or Pedometer α?

Running Tracker App ships an update every 9 days, and Pedometer α weekly. Most recently, Running Tracker App was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pedometer α on October 20, 2026.

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