# Step Counter ⓒ vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.5 against Pedometer's 4.0. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Pedometer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, 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 Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 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)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id6736351371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Yash Baraiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701081026) |

## 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/id6736351371)

Track your daily steps, distance, and calories burned with this accurate pedometer. It uses your phone's sensors, requires no wearables, and offers detailed history and goal tracking. Enjoy a private, offline experience with customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Accurate step tracking using phone sensors, Tracks distance, calories burned, and active time, Daily, weekly, and monthly history view, Set and track walking goals, Offline functionality, Light and dark mode UI, Privacy-focused, no login required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | 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 ⓒ is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### 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 fortnightly. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pedometer on September 10, 2026.

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