# StepsApp Pedometer vs Ghost Stride

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghost Stride at none against StepsApp Pedometer's 18. Ghost Stride also leads on ads (none vs shown). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is chart position (#30 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. Ghost Stride asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Ghost Stride weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Ghost Stride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (302K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **302K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 413 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Aero Notion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509733848) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #67 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


### Ghost Stride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-stride/id6814802453)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Ghost Stride free?

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

### Do StepsApp Pedometer or Ghost Stride have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Ghost Stride does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepsApp Pedometer or Ghost Stride?

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Ghost Stride weekly. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ghost Stride on October 24, 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.*