# Step Counter ⓒ vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.2K against Pedometer's 21. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 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 — 4.5 for Step Counter ⓒ against 4.5 for Pedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Pedometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) | [4.5 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1615940635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Shance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1395888870) |

## 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


### 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 Step Counter ⓒ free?

Step Counter ⓒ 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, Step Counter ⓒ or Pedometer?

Step Counter ⓒ and Pedometer are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.2K and 21 ratings respectively.

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

Both Step Counter ⓒ and Pedometer show ads.

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

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Pedometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pedometer on September 6, 2026.

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