# StepsApp Pedometer vs Dr. Home Staff

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Home Staff at none against StepsApp Pedometer's 18. Dr. Home Staff also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepsApp Pedometer sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dr. Home Staff asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Dr. Home Staff every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Dr. Home Staff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (303K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **303K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 413 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [DIGITAL ACADEMY G. MPARDIS & CO O.E.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004933108) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #62 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 (15)**

| 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 |
| ULTRA Yearly | $59.90 | 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


### Dr. Home Staff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-home-staff/id6466165987)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Dr. Home Staff free?

Dr. Home Staff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Dr. Home Staff have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Dr. Home Staff does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepsApp Pedometer or Dr. Home Staff?

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Dr. Home Staff every 3 months. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dr. Home Staff on October 30, 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.*