# StepsApp Pedometer vs Walking Tracker & Step Counter

The clearest difference is monetization model: StepsApp Pedometer at free with in-app purchases against Walking Tracker & Step Counter's subscription. StepsApp Pedometer also leads on ratings volume (297K vs 3K) and review sentiment (93% vs 73%). Walking Tracker & Step Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Walking Tracker & Step Counter sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.8 for Walking Tracker & Step Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 3K, 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 73% of Walking Tracker & Step Counter's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Walking Tracker & Step Counter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Walking Tracker & Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews) | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-tracker-and-step-counter/id1538884989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Strive Competitions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538884991) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Walking Tracker & Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-tracker-and-step-counter/id1538884989)

Compete in fitness challenges with friends using various metrics like weight loss, steps, and body fat. Track your progress with integrated health data and visualize your journey with insightful charts and graphs.

**Highlights:** Interactive leaderboards, 7 competition types, Health App integration, Smart Scale integration, Charts and graphs, Weight loss challenges, Step tracking

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Strive Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| Strive Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 10 Users | $39.99 | per month |
| 10 Users | $50.00 | per year |
| 25 Users | $100.00 | per year |
| 100 Users | $300.00 | per year |
| Public Challenges | $5.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Amazing app for friendly competitions
- 💡 Fun and motivating
- 👍 Measuring goals
- 🚀 Fantastic extrinsic motivator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription changed significantly
- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Support nonexistent
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 $ to connect to Fitbit , do deleting

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to read chat
- Frustrating loss of steps
- Waste of Money

**Requested features**

- Relative goals for challenges like apple fitness
- Weekend challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Walking Tracker & Step Counter free?

Walking Tracker & Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StepsApp Pedometer or Walking Tracker & Step Counter?

StepsApp Pedometer and Walking Tracker & Step Counter are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 297K and 3K ratings respectively.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Walking Tracker & Step Counter have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Walking Tracker & Step Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepsApp Pedometer or Walking Tracker & Step Counter?

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Walking Tracker & Step Counter every 8 days. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Walking Tracker & Step Counter on September 23, 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.*