# Track My Steps vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is ads: Track My Steps at none against Pedometer's shown. Track My Steps also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Track My Steps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Track My Steps against 4.5 for Pedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Track My Steps has 11K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 81% positive.

Track My Steps ships an update every 2 months, Pedometer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Track My Steps | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-steps-pedometer/id1110368090/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1514710792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [TMEDILAB SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888549944) |

## What reviewers say

### Track My Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-steps-pedometer/id1110368090)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps and activity, helping you achieve fitness goals. It offers calorie tracking, goal setting, and progress history. Integrate with your Health app and share achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Calorie tracking, Customizable step goals, Health app integration, Step history and progress view, Social media sharing, Optimized battery usage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Track Calories | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and accuracy
- 💡 Encourages walking and fitness
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 👍 Convenient and well-displayed history
- 👍 Helpful for seniors and those with health issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking, especially when traveling across time zones
- 🐛 Inaccurate step and distance calculations
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Resets step count at midnight
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Step tracking not working properly
- Inconsistent distance and calorie calculations
- Connectivity issues with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add ability to challenge friends
- Include calorie tracking without paid upgrade
- Add a locking mechanism for setting daily goals
- Provide an option to keep the app from resetting at midnight for night workers


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1514710792)

Track daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Monitor BMI, set personalized goals, and receive water intake reminders. View detailed activity reports and stay motivated with achievement tracking.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Distance tracking, Calorie calculation, BMI monitoring, Water intake reminders, Activity reports, Goal setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating
- 👍 Helpful for health and fitness
- 👍 Useful water intake reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Lacks advanced features (e.g. tracking stairs, hills)

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not registering correctly
- Data loss after app updates
- Syncing issues with other devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually adjust or add steps
- Integration with other fitness trackers
- More customization options
- Improved accuracy for step counting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Track My Steps free?

Track My Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Track My Steps or Pedometer?

Track My Steps is rated higher. Track My Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Track My Steps or Pedometer have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Track My Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Track My Steps or Pedometer?

Track My Steps ships an update every 2 months, and Pedometer every 4 months. Most recently, Track My Steps was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pedometer on November 7, 2026.

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