# StepsApp Pedometer vs StepUp

The clearest difference is ads: StepUp at none against StepsApp Pedometer's shown. StepUp also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (297K vs 62) and review sentiment (93% vs 70%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StepUp sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StepsApp Pedometer against 4.8 for StepUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 62, 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 70% of StepUp's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, StepUp daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | StepUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews) | [4.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-retro-pedometer/id6502121777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **93.1% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [App Craft Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744452155) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #54 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


### StepUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-retro-pedometer/id6502121777)

This app helps you track your daily steps and reach your fitness goals. It offers supportive notifications, a unique feature to block distracting apps until your goal is met, and customizable home screen widgets. Your health data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Supportive notifications, App blocking feature, Home screen widgets, 100% private data, Customizable widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepUp Extended \| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| StepUp Extended \| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StepUp Extended \| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| StepUp Extended \| Gift | Free | one-time |
| StepUp Extended \| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is StepUp free?

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

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

StepsApp Pedometer and StepUp are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 297K and 62 ratings respectively.

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or StepUp have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; StepUp does not.

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

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and StepUp daily. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 25, 2026 and StepUp on August 26, 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.*