# StepsApp Pedometer vs Duffy

The clearest difference is ads: Duffy at none against StepsApp Pedometer's shown. StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (297K vs 757). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Duffy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StepsApp Pedometer against 4.7 for Duffy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 757, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of StepsApp Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Duffy's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Duffy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Duffy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** | [4.7 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duffy-steps-complication/id1207581673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 757 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 83.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Think Tank Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/438070192) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #58 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Workout tracking with GPS and heart rate, Apple Health and Apple Watch integration, Customizable charts and animations, Goal setting and notifications, Widgets for home screen, Wheelchair push tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $23.90 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Freeze - 1day | $0.99 | one-time |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 💪 Motivates users to be active
- 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
- 🤖 Inaccurate 'inactivity' alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Steps disappearing throughout the day
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Incorrect distance/calorie calculations

**Requested features**

- Add manual step/distance entry
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Ability to compete with friends


### Duffy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duffy-steps-complication/id1207581673)

This app displays your daily step count directly on your Apple Watch face as a complication. It offers a full watch app for detailed stats and goal notifications, plus a companion iPhone app for deeper data analysis and trends. Access your fitness data at a glance without opening the Activity app.

**Highlights:** Watch face complication for step count, Full watch app for steps, flights, distance, Daily step goal notifications, Companion iPhone app for trends, HealthKit data integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip $5 | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

StepsApp Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Duffy free?

Duffy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StepsApp Pedometer or Duffy?

StepsApp Pedometer is rated higher. StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Duffy averages 4.7 from 757 ratings.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Duffy have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Duffy does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepsApp Pedometer or Duffy?

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Duffy every 5 months. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Duffy on September 23, 2026.

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