# Steps Tracker vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pedometer 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 21). 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 Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Pedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Tracker has 2.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Steps Tracker ships an update weekly, Pedometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 6, 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) | **[4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1615940635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% 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 | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Fun Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360271803) | [Shance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395888870) |

## 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/id1615940635)

Track your daily activity with a precise step counter designed for iPhones. Monitor calories burned, distance covered, and steps taken throughout the day, week, month, and year. Set personal step goals and view historical progress to stay motivated and get fit.

**Highlights:** Precise step counting, Apple Health integration, Automatic step recording, Background operation with low battery drain, Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and hourly data, Distance and calorie calculation, Daily step goal setting

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## 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?

Pedometer is rated higher. Steps Tracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 21 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 September 6, 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.*