# StepsApp Pedometer vs Steps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps at none against StepsApp Pedometer's 17. Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (297K vs 5.5K) and review sentiment (93% vs 80%). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StepsApp Pedometer against 4.7 for Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 5.5K, 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 80% of Steps's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Steps weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Dasmer Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/686614183) |

## 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


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738)

Track your daily step count and stay motivated to reach your fitness goals. This app offers a simple way to monitor progress with customizable goals and visual celebrations upon achievement. Enjoy a lightweight and user-friendly experience with customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Daily step counting, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable step goal, Visual goal achievement celebration, Light and Dark modes, Small app size

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💡 Useful widget for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Sensitive to phone movement
- 🚫 Lacks integration with Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not syncing correctly
- App changes step totals retrospectively

**Requested features**

- Add distance and pace tracking
- Allow customization of step goal
- Extend historical data view beyond one week


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

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

StepsApp Pedometer is rated higher. StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Steps averages 4.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Steps have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Steps does not.

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

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Steps weekly. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Steps on September 22, 2026.

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