# StepsApp Pedometer vs Move

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Move at none against StepsApp Pedometer's 17. Move also leads on ads (none vs shown). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (297K vs 14) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Move 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 Move. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 14, 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 89% of Move's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Move every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 88.9% 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 | **#26** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #61 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


### Move

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937)

This app encourages users to increase their daily step count to combat sedentary lifestyles and reduce health risks. It leverages HealthKit data to track progress and motivate users to achieve 8,000 steps daily for improved well-being.

**Highlights:** Step counting via HealthKit, Promotes increased daily activity, Health risk reduction focus, Reverses sedentary lifestyle effects, Social movement encouragement

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Move free?

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

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

StepsApp Pedometer is rated higher. StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Move averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Move have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Move does not.

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

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Move every 2 weeks. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Move on June 10, 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.*