# Pedometer & Step Counter vs Healthy Scale

The clearest difference is ads: Healthy Scale at none against Pedometer & Step Counter's shown. Healthy Scale also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Pedometer & Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer & Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Healthy Scale sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pedometer & Step Counter against 5.0 for Healthy Scale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer & Step Counter has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Pedometer & Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Healthy Scale's.

Pedometer & Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, Healthy Scale every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer & Step Counter | Healthy Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthy-scale/id1504761531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [reid holmes](https://appshunter.io/developer/487309955) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer & Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867)

This app tracks your daily steps, burned calories, and walking distance using your phone's built-in sensor. It offers clear graphs of your progress and syncs with Apple Health. Enjoy a private and battery-efficient step-counting experience with customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Step counting using built-in sensor, Calorie and distance tracking, Clear progress graphs, Syncs with Apple Health, Battery saving design, No sign-in required, Customizable themes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove ads forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💪 Motivates users to stay active
- 📊 Provides detailed statistics
- 🎉 Rewarding goal achievements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔄 Loses or resets historical data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding pause button
- 🤖 Counts non-walking movements as steps
- 💰 Requires subscription for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect calorie/distance calculations
- Syncing issues between phone and app

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add steps
- Sync with Apple Watch or other wearables
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- More customization options for goals and tracking


### Healthy Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthy-scale/id1504761531)

Easily record your weight and visualize changes over time with comprehensive graphs. Track unlimited records, add notes and mood, and export or import your data in various formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited weight record tracking, Comprehensive weight fluctuation visualizations, Support for pounds, kilograms, and stone, Record notes and mood with weight entries, Data export in backup or CSV format, CSV file import for existing data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Year License | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever License | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer & Step Counter free?

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

### Is Healthy Scale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pedometer & Step Counter or Healthy Scale?

Healthy Scale is rated higher. Pedometer & Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Healthy Scale averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pedometer & Step Counter or Healthy Scale have ads?

Pedometer & Step Counter shows ads; Healthy Scale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pedometer & Step Counter or Healthy Scale?

Pedometer & Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Healthy Scale every 3 months. Most recently, Pedometer & Step Counter was updated on November 7, 2026 and Healthy Scale on November 3, 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.*