Comparison

Pedometer vs Pixsteps

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
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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

About

Pixsteps

This app gamifies your daily steps by allowing you to cultivate a virtual garden. Earn rewards, collect items, and watch your personal paradise grow as you walk or run. Enjoy a cozy, ad-free experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Gamified step tracking
  • Virtual garden customization
  • Earn in-game currency and XP
  • Track daily/weekly progress
  • Apple Watch integration
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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Get ready to step into a cozy world with Pixsteps, the pedometer that mixes activity with creativity. Take charge of your very own Garden, a special place that blooms and grows with every step you take. Whether you're walking or running, each little step will bring new life to your plants, animals, and rewards. Get Pixsteps and kickstart a virtuous cycle of wellness and healthy habits! ______ CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL PARADISE Decorate your space with plants, animals, trees, or geeky objects, and make it the Garden of your dreams. WALK OR RUN AT YOUR OWN PACE Pixsteps works seamlessly and constantly, tracking your every move. Even when the app is closed, your steps are saved! EARN REWARDS FOR EVERY STEP YOU TAKE As you walk, your plants grow, and so do your rewards! Collect experience and currency to buy new items for your Garden. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS AND WATCH YOUR GARDEN GROW Watch your Garden thrive as you take more and more steps. Check your stats day by day or week by week and see how your plants are growing and changing. YOUR GARDEN RIGHT ON YOUR WRIST With Pixsteps and the Apple Watch, you can check your Garden's progress at any time, no matter where you are. NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS - JUST COSINESS With Pixsteps, you pay once and enjoy free and unrestricted updates for life. ______ HOW TO PLAY - Pixsteps requires access to the "Health" app to function. - To plant an object, go to the "Greenhouse" menu and choose your favorite. - You can only install one object at a time, so choose wisely! - To move an object, just tap and hold it until a grid appears. Then, move it to your desired location. - Be careful when deleting objects - it's a permanent decision!

Screenshots

Pedometer4 screens
Pixsteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pedometer at Free against Pixsteps's $1.99. Pedometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (939 vs 36). Pixsteps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Pedometer is free to download; Pixsteps costs $1.99 up front. Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pixsteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 939 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pixsteps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, Pixsteps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Pedometer versus Pixsteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometerPixsteps
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (939 ratings) — better4.2 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings939 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Seele Games

Customer experience

Pedometer

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

Pixsteps

All ratings36 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative19.4%

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
None

Pixsteps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixsteps free?
Pixsteps costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer or Pixsteps?
Pedometer is rated higher. Pedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while Pixsteps averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.
Do Pedometer or Pixsteps have ads?
Pedometer shows ads; Pixsteps does not.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Pixsteps?
Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Pixsteps every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pixsteps on September 24, 2026.

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