# StepsApp Pedometer vs Workout Shoes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workout Shoes at none against StepsApp Pedometer's 17. Workout Shoes also leads on ads (none vs shown). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (297K vs 31) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment 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. Workout Shoes asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 31, 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 92% of Workout Shoes's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Workout Shoes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Workout Shoes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** | [4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-shoes/id1641520824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 92.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 2 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) | [UX First d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481461807) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #51 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


### Workout Shoes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-shoes/id1641520824)

Monitor the total mileage of your sports shoes. Seamlessly link them to your workouts tracked via Apple Health. This application prioritizes your privacy by not writing to or collecting any data.

**Highlights:** Track sports shoe mileage, Pair shoes with Apple Health workouts, Privacy-focused: no data writing to Health, Privacy-focused: no data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Workout Shoes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepsApp Pedometer or Workout Shoes?

StepsApp Pedometer is rated higher. StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Workout Shoes averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Workout Shoes have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Workout Shoes does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepsApp Pedometer or Workout Shoes?

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Workout Shoes every 2 weeks. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Workout Shoes on July 5, 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.*