Comparison

Pedometer α vs Steps Counter

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

Steps Counter

Track your daily steps, distance, time, and calories burned using your phone's built-in sensor. Set personal step goals, view progress with beautiful charts, and enjoy customizable themes. No registration is needed to access all features.

Highlights
  • Steps counter using built-in sensor
  • Records fitness activity, distance, time, calories
  • Daily and monthly statistics
  • Set daily step goals
  • View achievements
  • Home screen widgets support
  • Multi colorful themes
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Features • Steps counter using the built-in sensor, which is very power-saving • Record fitness activity, distance, time, calories • Daily and monthly statistics with a powerful view • Beautiful charts and animations • Set daily step goals • View your achievements • Support home screen widgets • No registration required, you can use all features without login • Multi colorful themes • Social media sharing Review from users "The interface is beautiful and there are multiple color themes, I use it every day." "Simple and easy to use, no extra features, recommended pedometer app." "Automatically record the number of steps, in order to be healthy, insist on walking 10000 steps a day." Tips Health data is for informational purposes only and is not intended for self-diagnosis or other medical purposes. Walking data is only stored in phone storage, we never collect your personal data or share your information with third parties. Terms of Service: https://www.deebex.com/step/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.deebex.com/step/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pedometer α4 screens
Steps Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedometer α at none against Steps Counter's 1. Pedometer α also leads on ratings volume (170K vs 280) and review sentiment (86% vs 64%). On price, ads 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. Steps Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Pedometer α asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer α holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer α has 170K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Pedometer α's written reviews are positive against 64% of Steps Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer α ships an update weekly, Steps Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pedometer α versus Steps Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometer αSteps Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (170K ratings) — better4.6 (280 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings170K — better280
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITO Technologies, Inc.Deebex Tech Ltd.

Customer experience

Pedometer α

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

Steps Counter

All ratings280 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

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

Steps Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pedometer α

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Steps Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pedometer α free?
Pedometer α is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Steps Counter free?
Steps Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer α or Steps Counter?
Pedometer α is rated higher. Pedometer α averages 4.9 out of 5 from 170K ratings, while Steps Counter averages 4.6 from 280 ratings.
Do Pedometer α or Steps Counter have ads?
Both Pedometer α and Steps Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer α or Steps Counter?
Pedometer α ships an update weekly, and Steps Counter monthly. Most recently, Pedometer α was updated on September 24, 2026 and Steps Counter on September 22, 2026.

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