# StepsApp Pedometer vs Basic Jogger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Jogger at none against StepsApp Pedometer's 17. Basic Jogger also leads on ads (none vs shown). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (297K vs 12). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Basic Jogger asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StepsApp Pedometer against 4.8 for Basic Jogger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Basic Jogger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Basic Jogger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-jogger/id1558308751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Allan Juenemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558308753) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #52 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


### Basic Jogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-jogger/id1558308751)

Easily track your jogging sessions with this straightforward app. It offers pause/resume functionality, detailed charts and statistics, and the ability to export your data. Switch between miles and kilometers effortlessly, with all data stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume sessions, Charts and statistics, Export session data, Switch between miles and kilometers, No account creation, Local data storage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Basic Jogger free?

Basic Jogger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StepsApp Pedometer or Basic Jogger?

Basic Jogger is rated higher. StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Basic Jogger averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Basic Jogger have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Basic Jogger does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepsApp Pedometer or Basic Jogger?

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Basic Jogger every 3 months. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Basic Jogger on June 9, 2026.

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