# Step Counter ⓒ vs Pedometer2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.2K against Pedometer2's 47. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Pedometer2's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.5 for Step Counter ⓒ against 4.5 for Pedometer2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pedometer2's.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Pedometer2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Pedometer2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | **[4.5 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer2-step-counter/id1535605917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Bogdan Dovgopol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439732062) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Walking/running distance tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Water intake tracking with reminders, Fitness goal setting, Health Kit integration, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps stay motivated
- 🤝 Tracks progress well
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weight/height input issues
- Inaccurate calorie tracking

**Requested features**

- Customizable step goals
- Real-time step tracking
- Better water intake tracking
- Workout duration 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 Step Counter ⓒ free?

Step Counter ⓒ 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, Step Counter ⓒ or Pedometer2?

Pedometer2 is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Pedometer2 averages 4.5 from 47 ratings.

### Do Step Counter ⓒ or Pedometer2 have ads?

Both Step Counter ⓒ and Pedometer2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter ⓒ or Pedometer2?

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Pedometer2 every 4 days. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pedometer2 on August 16, 2026.

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