# Steps Tracker vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Steps Tracker at 4.4 against Pedometer's 3.6. Steps Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 5). Pedometer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (95% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Pedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Tracker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Steps Tracker's written reviews are positive against 95% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps Tracker ships an update weekly, Pedometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps Tracker | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-walkmeter/id1423009524/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 50 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Fun Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360271803) | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) |

## 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


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484)

Track your daily steps, calories, and distance with this intuitive walking and running tracker. Set personal goals and visualize your progress with weekly, monthly, and yearly reports. Utilize GPS for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

**Highlights:** Step history (weekly, monthly, yearly), Graphical progress representation, All-day step tracking, Record steps, calories, distance, GPS outdoor activity tracking, Set step goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Purchases | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Purchases | $4.99 | per month |
| Pedometer - Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Purchase | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Pedometer - Yearly Subs | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchase | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchases | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps Tracker free?

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

### Is Pedometer free?

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

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

Steps Tracker is rated higher. Steps Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Pedometer averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Steps Tracker or Pedometer have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Steps Tracker does not.

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

Steps Tracker ships an update weekly, and Pedometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps Tracker was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pedometer on June 1, 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.*