Comparison

Pedometer α vs Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pedometer α

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
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A free, easy-to-use Pedometer app! Perfect for walking and dieting! "Pedometer" records the number of steps you have walked and displays them again along with the number of calories that you have burned, distance, walking time and speed per hour. It is easy to use. Simply carry around your smartphone as you normally would. Of course, it will continue to automatically record your steps even if you put it in your pocket or bag. You can view a graph with the number of steps you have walked and all other information anytime. Let's enjoy walking with this app! How to use - Touch on the number of steps, burned calories, distance, walking time, or speed to display the graph with that information. - Touch the graph to highlight information data for a specific time or date. - Swipe to the left to see the data recorded until the previous day. - If you want to change the look of the app, change the theme. - In order to display the correct number of burned calories, please enter your age, gender, weight and step length accurately. - In order to display the correct distance and speed, please enter your step length accurately. Pedometer recommended for the following people - If you want to check your step count. - If you want to try using a pedometer. - If you want to go on a diet. - If you go on walks or strolls. - If you go jogging. - If you want to use a popular pedometer. - If you want to post the pedometer screen to social media. - If you walk a lot for your job. - If you want an easy-to-use pedometer. - If you want to walk more. - If you want to form a habit of walking. - If you feel out of shape. - If you want to use a pedometer with a theme that you like. - If you want to use your smartphone instead of carrying around a handheld pedometer.

About

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

Automatically track your daily steps and distance walked without needing to sign in or use GPS. Set personal fitness goals and receive progress notifications. View your activity history over daily, weekly, and monthly periods.

Highlights
  • Automatic step and distance tracking
  • Set and track fitness goals
  • Progress notifications
  • Daily, weekly, monthly data display
  • No sign-in required for privacy
  • Battery-saving, no GPS usage
  • Share progress with friends
Features
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Set your goal, put your iPhone in your pocket and let the App automatically record your steps and distance during the day. FEATURES: + Set goals + Get notifications about your progress + Daily, weekly and monthly display of your data + No sign-in required - full privacy + Save your battery - no GPS usage CUSTOMIZE & SHARE + Customize colors + Share your progress with your friends SELECT STEP SOURCE + iPhone + Apple Watch + Other Source DOWNLOAD NOW > AND GET STARTED! What are you waiting for? Download the app now, set your goals and take your fitness to the next level! We provide a premium upgrade for more advanced functionalities. Following premium durations are available: 1 month for $1.99 and 1 year for $10.99 (Prices can vary slightly depending on the region). The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. You can manage your iTunes subscription in the App Store settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://apptuitive.at/terms-dosteps Privacy Policy: https://apptuitive.at/privacy-policy-dosteps Apple Health: Goals can use Apple Health to access your steps, distance and flights climbed data.

Screenshots

Pedometer α4 screens
Step Counter Pedometer doSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedometer α at none against Step Counter Pedometer doSteps's 4. Pedometer α also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (170K vs 1.1K). Step Counter Pedometer doSteps's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pedometer α asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pedometer α against 4.8 for Step Counter Pedometer doSteps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer α has 170K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pedometer α's written reviews are positive against 77% of Step Counter Pedometer doSteps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer α ships an update weekly, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pedometer α versus Step Counter Pedometer doSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometer αStep Counter Pedometer doSteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (170K ratings) — better4.8 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings170K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITO Technologies, Inc.AK Apptuitive GmbH

Customer experience

Pedometer α

All ratings169,919 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,672 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

All ratings1,108 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative17.3%

User reviews

Pedometer α

From 170K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 🚀 Helpful for tracking steps
  • 💡 Useful for getting a raise

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
  • 🔍 Lack of support options

Bugs and requests

Pedometer α

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to enable required permissions
  • Displays incorrect step/distance data
  • Loses historical data when reinstalled

Requested features

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

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inaccurate step counting
  • Incompatible with Apple Watch

Requested features

2 requests
  • Map to view steps
  • Edit button to log exercises without phone

In-app purchases

None

Pedometer α

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Premium - Step Counter$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium - Pedometer7 Days trial$10.991 Year
  • 6 Month Premium$10.996 Months
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  • Premium7 Days trial$10.991 Year

Questions

Is Pedometer α free?
Pedometer α is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Counter Pedometer doSteps free?
Step Counter Pedometer doSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer α or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?
Pedometer α is rated higher. Pedometer α averages 4.9 out of 5 from 170K ratings, while Step Counter Pedometer doSteps averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Pedometer α or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps have ads?
Pedometer α shows ads; Step Counter Pedometer doSteps does not.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer α or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?
Pedometer α ships an update weekly, and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pedometer α was updated on September 24, 2026 and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps on September 22, 2026.

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