Comparison

Pedometer vs Steps Counter

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

Steps Counter

Track your daily steps, distance, time, and calories burned using your phone's built-in sensor. Set personal step goals, view progress with beautiful charts, and enjoy customizable themes. No registration is needed to access all features.

Highlights
  • Steps counter using built-in sensor
  • Records fitness activity, distance, time, calories
  • Daily and monthly statistics
  • Set daily step goals
  • View achievements
  • Home screen widgets support
  • Multi colorful themes
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Features • Steps counter using the built-in sensor, which is very power-saving • Record fitness activity, distance, time, calories • Daily and monthly statistics with a powerful view • Beautiful charts and animations • Set daily step goals • View your achievements • Support home screen widgets • No registration required, you can use all features without login • Multi colorful themes • Social media sharing Review from users "The interface is beautiful and there are multiple color themes, I use it every day." "Simple and easy to use, no extra features, recommended pedometer app." "Automatically record the number of steps, in order to be healthy, insist on walking 10000 steps a day." Tips Health data is for informational purposes only and is not intended for self-diagnosis or other medical purposes. Walking data is only stored in phone storage, we never collect your personal data or share your information with third parties. Terms of Service: https://www.deebex.com/step/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.deebex.com/step/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pedometer4 screens
Steps Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Steps Counter at free against Pedometer's free with in-app purchases. Steps Counter also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Pedometer's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 64%) and ratings volume (939 vs 285). 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

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 Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pedometer against 4.6 for Steps Counter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 939 and 285 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 64% of Steps Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, Steps Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pedometer versus Steps Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometerSteps Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (939 ratings) — better4.6 (285 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings939 — better285
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Deebex Tech Ltd.

Customer experience

Pedometer

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

Steps Counter

All ratings285 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

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
1 purchases

Steps Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Counter free?
Steps Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer or Steps Counter?
Pedometer is rated higher. Pedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 939 ratings, while Steps Counter averages 4.6 from 285 ratings.
Do Pedometer or Steps Counter have ads?
Both Pedometer and Steps Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Steps Counter?
Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Steps Counter monthly. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Steps Counter on October 21, 2026.

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