Pedometer vs StepsToday
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
StepsToday
Effortlessly track daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Monitor calorie balance and manage weight with detailed statistics and motivational achievement badges. Integrates with HealthKit and offers a battery-saving widget.
- Comprehensive activity tracking
- Calorie balance monitoring
- Weight management tools
- Detailed weekly, monthly, yearly statistics
- Achievement badges for motivation
- Home screen widget for real-time stats
- HealthKit integration
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Today's Steps Tracker is a powerful step counter, pedometer, and walking tracker that automatically records your daily steps, walking distance, walking time, calories burned, floors climbed, and more. Whether you're walking for fitness, weight loss, or better health, everything you need is in one simple app. Works with Apple Health & Popular Fitness Devices Sync seamlessly with Apple Health to view all your activity in one place. Compatible with Apple Watch and many popular fitness devices that sync with Apple Health, including: • Apple Watch • Fitbit* • Oura Ring • Garmin • Polar • Withings • Other Apple Health-compatible devices Track Everything That Matters • Automatic step counting • Walking distance • Walking time • Calories burned • Floors climbed • Daily activity summary • Weekly, monthly, and yearly trends • Weight tracking • Body Mass Index (BMI) • Calorie balance • Achievement badges and milestones • Home Screen widgets with real-time activity Smart, Accurate & Battery Friendly Using your iPhone's built-in motion sensors, Today's Steps Tracker accurately counts your steps without GPS, helping you save battery while tracking your daily activity. Your Privacy Comes First • No account required • No registration required • Your data stays on your device • Secure Apple Health integration Lifetime Premium Unlock the full experience with Lifetime Premium: • All premium features • Ad-free experience • Future premium updates Perfect for anyone looking for a step counter, pedometer, walking tracker, walking app, fitness tracker, activity tracker, or calorie tracker. Fully optimized for Apple Health and Apple Watch. Download Today's Steps Tracker and make every step count. Questions or feedback? miaozhi.ai@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StepsToday at every 2 weeks against Pedometer's every 3 months. Pedometer's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 62%) and ratings volume (939 vs 122). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StepsToday sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pedometer against 4.6 for StepsToday. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 939 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 62% of StepsToday's.
Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, StepsToday every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pedometer | StepsToday |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (939 ratings) | 4.6 (122 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better | 61.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 939 — better | 122 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Komorebi Inc. | CHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Pedometer
StepsToday
In-app purchases
Pedometer
- Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- PremiumService$9.99
StepsToday
- Lifetime Premium$9.99









