Comparison

Steps Tracker vs Pedometer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Steps Tracker

This app displays your daily step progress directly on your watch face with a graphical representation. It provides automatic updates and optional notifications when you reach key milestones towards your step goal.

Highlights
  • Watch face complication
  • Graphical step progress
  • Automatic daily updates
  • Milestone notifications
  • Customizable step target
Features
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Steps Tracker has helped iPhone and Apple Watch users stay on top of their daily steps since 2018 — rated 4.6/5 on the App Store (4.7/5 in the UK). Built specifically for the watch face — not a phone app you have to remember to open. Here's what's included: WATCH FACE COMPLICATION • A visual progress sits on your watch face • See how close you are to your daily step target at a glance • Updates automatically in the background — with no manual refresh needed GOAL NOTIFICATIONS • Get notified on your watch at two-thirds of your target • Get notified again when you hit or exceed your goal • Stay motivated without having to check in constantly CUSTOMISABLE STEP TARGET • Preset to 10,000 steps • Change it with a swipe in the watch app • Or adjust it from the iPhone companion app SIMPLE & PRIVATE • No account or sign-in required • No data collected, ever • One-time purchase — no subscriptions, no ads Steps Tracker is designed for Apple Watch. An iPhone is required as usual, but the experience lives on your wrist. Questions or feedback? We read and reply to every message — support@drewwestcott.co.uk

About

Pedometer

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and active time using your device's built-in pedometer. It offers easy-to-read reports, goal setting, and even a fun walking game. Additional features include weight and body fat tracking with graphs, notes, and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Calorie and distance monitoring
  • Weight and body fat logging
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Walking game feature
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Notes and diary function
Features
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Pedometer - Simple Count Steps is a free and easy-to-use step counter app for iPhone. Using your iPhone’s built-in motion sensor, it automatically tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and active time. You can quickly check your progress in clear daily reports, without any complicated setup. The app works in the background, so there’s no need to keep it open all day. It is designed to track your activity simply and reliably while keeping battery usage low. In addition to step tracking, the app also helps with weight management. You can record your weight and body fat percentage, view changes in graphs, and stay motivated as you build healthier habits. There is even a fun challenge mode that lets you see how far you have walked toward circling the globe. [Recommended for] · Anyone who wants a simple, reliable pedometer · Users who prefer large, easy-to-read step counts · People who want to track steps, weight, and body fat in one app · Those who like checking daily progress on a calendar or widget · Anyone looking for a straightforward app for walking or diet habits [Features] · Automatic step tracking using your iPhone · Daily reports for steps, calories, distance, and active time · Calendar view for checking past records · Daily step goals and progress tracking · Weight and body fat logging with graph display · Notes and diary entries for daily records · Custom themes and app icons · Passcode lock for privacy · Weekly step report notifications [FAQ] · Why can I see past step data? → Your iPhone automatically records step data in the background. This app reads that data, so you may be able to view steps from before you installed the app. · Can I use it for free? → Yes. Most features are available for free. Optional premium features, such as ad removal and special themes, are offered through in-app purchases. [Note] This app uses HealthKit and your iPhone’s Motion & Fitness sensor. 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

Screenshots

Steps Tracker3 screens
Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pedometer at Free against Steps Tracker's $1.99. Pedometer also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). Steps Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pedometer is free to download; Steps Tracker costs $1.99 up front. Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Steps Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Steps Tracker against 4.6 for Pedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 367 and 939 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Steps Tracker's written reviews are positive against 84% of Pedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps Tracker ships an update every 6 months, Pedometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Steps Tracker versus Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteps TrackerPedometer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (367 ratings)4.6 (939 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings367939 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDrew WestcottKomorebi Inc.

Customer experience

Steps Tracker

All ratings367 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.4%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Pedometer

All ratings939 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.9%

Bugs and requests

Steps Tracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Complications not showing up
  • 🐛 Dial stays at zero
  • 🐛 Force start doesn't work
  • 🐛 App stopped working on watch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notifications for goal achievement
  • Weekly history view
  • Ability to compete with friends
  • Clearer instructions or FAQ

Pedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Steps Tracker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PremiumService$9.99

Questions

Is Steps Tracker free?
Steps Tracker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steps Tracker or Pedometer?
Pedometer is rated higher. Steps Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.6 from 939 ratings.
Do Steps Tracker or Pedometer have ads?
Pedometer shows ads; Steps Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Steps Tracker or Pedometer?
Steps Tracker ships an update every 6 months, and Pedometer every 3 months. Most recently, Steps Tracker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Pedometer on October 21, 2026.

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