# Pedometer & Step Counter vs Steppy

Pedometer & Step Counter and Steppy both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Pedometer & Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Steppy's. Pedometer & Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Steppy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Steppy sells 3 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 Steppy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer & Step Counter has 13K ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of Steppy's.

Pedometer & Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, Steppy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer & Step Counter | Steppy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [Ibragim Ibragimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689523436) |

## 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


### Steppy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun adventure with a virtual pet living on your Home Screen. Earn coins, collect unique pixel-art characters, and track your progress to build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet on Home Screen widget, Steps power pet growth and happiness, Collect unique pixel-art pets, Earn coins by walking, Track daily step milestones, Customizable widget appearance, Apple HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppy Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer & Step Counter free?

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

### Is Steppy free?

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

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

Steppy is rated higher. Pedometer & Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Steppy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Pedometer & Step Counter shows ads; Steppy does not.

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

Pedometer & Step Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Steppy every 7 months. Most recently, Pedometer & Step Counter was updated on November 7, 2026 and Steppy on November 5, 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.*