# Steps Tracker vs Pedometer2

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pedometer2 at free with in-app purchases against Steps Tracker's subscription. Steps Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 47). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pedometer2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Steps Tracker against 4.5 for Pedometer2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Tracker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Steps Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pedometer2's.

Steps Tracker ships an update weekly, Pedometer2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps Tracker | Pedometer2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-walkmeter/id1423009524/reviews) | **[4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer2-step-counter/id1535605917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Fun Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360271803) | [Bogdan Dovgopol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439732062) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-walkmeter/id1423009524)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker monthly pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking tracker weekly pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker yearly pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Walking tracker Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivates activity
- 📊 Provides useful stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive upselling
- 🔍 Difficult data entry
- 🔌 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening or loading
- Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
- Profile settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

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


### Pedometer2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer2-step-counter/id1535605917)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, walking distance, and speed. It offers comprehensive health metrics, including heart rate and blood oxygen levels, with detailed activity reports. Designed for ease of use, it integrates with Apple HealthKit and features battery-efficient tracking.

**Highlights:** Accurate step counting, Walking distance and speed tracking, Heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, Home screen widget support, Battery efficient tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gym Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps Tracker free?

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

### Is Pedometer2 free?

Pedometer2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps Tracker or Pedometer2?

Pedometer2 is rated higher. Steps Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Pedometer2 averages 4.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do Steps Tracker or Pedometer2 have ads?

Pedometer2 shows ads; Steps Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps Tracker or Pedometer2?

Steps Tracker ships an update weekly, and Pedometer2 every 4 days. Most recently, Steps Tracker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pedometer2 on August 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*