# StepsApp Pedometer vs Step

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepsApp Pedometer at 93% against Step's 25%. StepsApp Pedometer also leads on ratings volume (297K vs 35) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Step's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Step sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepsApp Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of StepsApp Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Step's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Step monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Step |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-health-walking-tracker/id1508599615/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Marcus Carlsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/905479758) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #49 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


### Step

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-health-walking-tracker/id1508599615)

This app challenges you to achieve daily walking goals and maintain streaks. It automatically tracks your steps, workouts, and integrates with Apple Health. Enjoy beautiful visuals and motivational features without needing extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Workout tracking (walking, jogging, running, hiking), Streak challenges for distance goals, Apple Health integration, Calendar view of activity, Background operation, No extra hardware required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| All Access | $9.99 | per year |
| All Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Step free?

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

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

StepsApp Pedometer is rated higher. StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Step averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Step have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Step does not.

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

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Step monthly. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Step on August 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*