Comparison

Pedometer vs Steps Tracker

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

About

Steps Tracker

This app helps you track your daily steps, analyze your progress through calories, distance, and time, and monitor your weight loss journey. It also offers weather predictions and GPS services for outdoor walks, with optional friend tracking for safety.

Highlights
  • Step tracking
  • Calorie analysis
  • Distance and time tracking
  • BMI calculation
  • Weight loss goals
  • Weather prediction
  • GPS tracking
  • Friend tracking notifications
Features
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Introducing the best walking app specially designed for weight loss! Set your own goals, track your exercise and check your progress everyday. Count your daily steps and analyse them through calories, distance and time. ¯ Check your BMI in the app and set your goal to lose weight faster. You can get the weather prediction and GPS services if you want to go out for the walk and you can also send notification to your friends and they can track you! So, tie up your shoes and start walking to get back in shape with best walking app ever! Subscription Details: • Auto-renewal (Yearly $39.99 and Monthly $9.99 and Weekly $4.99 with 3 day free trial) • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Walking app adds the great features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription at any time, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase. • Privacy Policy: http://walkingappfree.com/privacy-policy.html • Terms of use: http://walkingappfree.com/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Pedometer4 screens
Steps Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pedometer at free with in-app purchases against Steps Tracker's subscription. Pedometer also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 69%). Steps Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Steps Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 939 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Steps Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, Steps Tracker weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pedometer versus Steps Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometerSteps Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (939 ratings) — better4.4 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better69.3% of reviews
Number of ratings9392.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Top Fun Apps LLC

Customer experience

Pedometer

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

Steps Tracker

All ratings2,307 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative24.3%

Bugs and requests

Pedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Steps Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not opening or loading
  • Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
  • Profile settings not saving properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to track daily/weekly progress
  • Option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • More customization options for goals and tracking

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
5 purchases

Steps Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Walking tracker monthly pack3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Walking tracker weekly pack3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Walking tracker yearly pack3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Walking tracker Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Tracker free?
Steps Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer or Steps Tracker?
Pedometer is rated higher. Pedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while Steps Tracker averages 4.4 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Pedometer or Steps Tracker have ads?
Pedometer shows ads; Steps Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Steps Tracker?
Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Steps Tracker weekly. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Steps Tracker on September 22, 2026.

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