# Pedometer & Step Counter vs Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

The clearest difference is ads: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps at none against Pedometer & Step Counter's shown. Pedometer & Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1.2K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Step Counter Pedometer doSteps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer & Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer & Step Counter has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Pedometer & Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 77% of Step Counter Pedometer doSteps'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, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer & Step Counter | Step Counter Pedometer doSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 114 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## 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


### Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932)

Automatically track your daily steps and distance walked without needing to sign in or use GPS. Set personal fitness goals and receive progress notifications. View your activity history over daily, weekly, and monthly periods.

**Highlights:** Automatic step and distance tracking, Set and track fitness goals, Progress notifications, Daily, weekly, monthly data display, No sign-in required for privacy, Battery-saving, no GPS usage, Share progress with friends

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium - Step Counter | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium - Pedometer | $10.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Premium | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $10.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking steps
- 💡 Useful for getting a raise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🔍 Lack of support options

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting
- Incompatible with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Map to view steps
- Edit button to log exercises without phone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer & Step Counter free?

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

### Is Step Counter Pedometer doSteps free?

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

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

Pedometer & Step Counter is rated higher. Pedometer & Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Step Counter Pedometer doSteps averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

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

Pedometer & Step Counter shows ads; Step Counter Pedometer doSteps does not.

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

Pedometer & Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pedometer & Step Counter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps on November 3, 2026.

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