# Pedometer & Step Counter vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer & Step Counter at 4.9 against Pedometer's 4.5. Pedometer & Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.4K). Pedometer's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer & Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer & Step Counter has 13K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Pedometer & Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 81% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pedometer & Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, Pedometer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer & Step Counter | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1514710792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [TMEDILAB SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888549944) |

## 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


### 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 Pedometer & Step Counter free?

Pedometer & Step Counter 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, Pedometer & Step Counter or Pedometer?

Pedometer & Step Counter is rated higher. Pedometer & Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Both Pedometer & Step Counter and Pedometer show ads.

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

Pedometer & Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Pedometer every 4 months. Most recently, Pedometer & Step Counter was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pedometer on September 26, 2026.

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