Comparison

Pedometer vs Surge HIIT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pedometer

This app accurately counts your steps, calories burned, and distance traveled using your phone's built-in sensor. Track your progress with hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, set goals, and view your achievements. It also offers GPS tracking and integrates with HealthKit for comprehensive fitness data.

Highlights
  • Accurate step counting
  • Calorie and distance tracking
  • Goal setting and achievements
  • Hourly, daily, and weekly statistics
  • GPS tracking
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Stay active and keep your daily movement under control with a simple and reliable pedometer. Whether you are walking outdoors, running, or just trying to stay consistent throughout the day, the app helps you track your steps, monitor your progress, and build better habits. Our step counter uses a built-in sensor to deliver accurate tracking without complicated setup or extra battery drain. You get clear statistics, helpful insights, and all essential data in one place, making it easier to understand your walking and running activity and stay motivated every day. KEY FEATURES - Accurate step counter with automatic tracking - Calories, distance, and walking & running insights - Goals, achievements, and detailed statistics - Home screen widget with your activity data ACCURATE STEP COUNTER Track your steps with precision using your device’s built-in motion sensor. The pedometer works in the background and automatically records your activity. You don’t need to hold your phone or start tracking manually — just carry your device during walks or runs and let the app count your steps throughout the day. ACTIVITY INSIGHTS Go beyond step counting. The app shows calories burned, distance traveled, and your walking and running performance, helping you better understand your daily activity. All key metrics are displayed clearly, so you can quickly check your progress and stay on track. GOALS, ACHIEVEMENTS & STATISTICS Set daily step goals and stay motivated as you reach new milestones. Track your walking and running activity with hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, and see how your performance improves over time. Your progress is also available in notifications, so you can stay updated without opening the app. WIDGET & QUICK ACCESS Add a convenient widget to your home screen and view your steps, progress, and key stats at a glance. Keep your walking and running progress visible and stay focused on your daily activity goals. IMPORTANT: For the most accurate results, use the pedometer while you are actively walking or running. The app integrates with HealthKit to access data such as steps, active energy, distance, height, weight, and more. Please allow access to this data to ensure accurate tracking. SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe now to get: 1. Advanced fitness metrics 2. Custom goal options 3. Personal activity widget 4. Ad-free experience Premium subscription details: - Start with a free three-day trial. When the trial ends, a paid weekly subscription will begin automatically. - Subscriptions are available in weekly, monthly, and annual plans. - A weekly subscription costs $9.99, a monthly subscription costs $19.99, and an annual subscription costs $49.99. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time. To prevent automatic renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://appenvisions.com/privacy.html https://appenvisions.com/terms_of_use.html

About

Surge HIIT

Features
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HIIT shouldn't start with a fight against a confusing timer. Surge HIIT does the hard part for you: pick a workout, hit start, and move. Your phone — and your Apple Watch — call every interval so you never have to look down mid-burpee. Built for people who want to sweat, not fiddle. — WORKOUTS THAT ARE READY WHEN YOU ARE — Eight studio-quality HIIT workouts, beginner to advanced. No setup, no guesswork. Warm-up, work, rest, cooldown — all timed, all coached, all yours from the first tap. — BUILD YOUR OWN, EXACTLY YOUR WAY — Drag-and-drop the perfect routine in our custom builder. Set work and rest to the second, name your exercises, pick your colors. Tabata, EMOM, circuits, ladders — if you can imagine it, you can build it. Frankly, the builder is tremendous. — YOUR APPLE WATCH BECOMES A COACH — This is where Surge pulls ahead. Real-time heart rate. Active calories. Haptic taps on every interval change so you feel the switch without breaking stride. Your custom workouts sync straight to your wrist, and your Activity rings close automatically. Leave the phone on the bench. — SPOKEN CUES, EYES UP — Surge announces each interval out loud in a natural voice and ducks your music so you hear it. No squinting at a screen between rounds. — NINE THEMES WITH REAL CHARACTER — From cool Glacier blues to molten Ember, electric Voltage, and a neon Tron-inspired grid. Make the app yours. — 100% OFFLINE. ZERO ADS. ZERO NONSENSE — No internet required. No accounts. No ads interrupting your set. Ever. Just you and the work. — APPLE HEALTH — Every session saves to Apple Health — workouts, active calories and heart rate — so your progress lives where the rest of your fitness data does. — START FREE — Two built-in workouts and two custom workouts are free forever. Want it all? Start a 14-day free trial — no credit card, no commitment. Keep the free workouts as long as you like. Surge Premium unlocks: • All 8 HIIT workouts • Unlimited custom workouts and exercises • Every color theme • The full Apple Watch experience It's a HIIT timer that respects your time. Believe me — your next workout starts the second you open it. Download Surge HIIT and go. ——— Subscription details: A yearly subscription is available after the free trial, or buy Lifetime once and own it forever. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. The yearly subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://ibkoch247.de/en/datenschutz/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pedometer4 screens
Surge HIIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Surge HIIT at none against Pedometer's shown. Surge HIIT also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Surge HIIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, Surge HIIT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pedometer versus Surge HIIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometerSurge HIIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppenvision LtdRalf Koch

Bugs and requests

Pedometer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • GPS tracking issues
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Motivational in-app notifications
  • Customizable goal-setting options
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • Ability to reset step count

Surge HIIT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Pedometer

Subscriptions5
  • Advanced Tracking Tools3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Advanced Tracking Tools$9.997 Days
  • Steps Counter & Walk Tracker3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Advanced Tracking Tools$49.991 Year
  • Activity & Run Tracker3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Complete Fitness Metrics$69.99
3 purchases

Surge HIIT

Subscriptions1
  • Surge Hiit Premium - Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Surge Hiit Premium - 14-day TrialFree
  • Surge Hiit Premium - Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surge HIIT free?
Surge HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pedometer or Surge HIIT have ads?
Pedometer shows ads; Surge HIIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Surge HIIT?
Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Surge HIIT every 5 days. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Surge HIIT on October 31, 2026.

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