# Pedometer vs Steps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps at none against Pedometer's 3. Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pedometer against 4.7 for Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 5.5K ratings behind it against 939, 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 80% of Steps's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps-counter-app/id1388197290/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 939 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Dasmer Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/686614183) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps-counter-app/id1388197290)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| PremiumService | $9.99 | one-time |


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738)

Track your daily step count and stay motivated to reach your fitness goals. This app offers a simple way to monitor progress with customizable goals and visual celebrations upon achievement. Enjoy a lightweight and user-friendly experience with customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Daily step counting, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable step goal, Visual goal achievement celebration, Light and Dark modes, Small app size

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💡 Useful widget for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Sensitive to phone movement
- 🚫 Lacks integration with Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not syncing correctly
- App changes step totals retrospectively

**Requested features**

- Add distance and pace tracking
- Allow customization of step goal
- Extend historical data view beyond one week


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Is Steps free?

Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pedometer or Steps?

Steps is rated higher. Pedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while Steps averages 4.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Pedometer or Steps have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Steps?

Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Steps weekly. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Steps on September 22, 2026.

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