# Stepper vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer at 4.5 against Stepper's 3.0. Pedometer also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). Stepper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stepper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Stepper's written reviews are positive against 81% of Pedometer's.

Stepper ships an update every 9 days, Pedometer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepper | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepper-simple-diet-pedometer/id1458879169/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1514710792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moon Sunmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639676) | [TMEDILAB SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888549944) |

## What reviewers say

### Stepper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepper-simple-diet-pedometer/id1458879169)

This app automatically tracks your steps, calories, distance, and activity time without needing extra hardware. Set daily goals and view your progress with daily, weekly, and monthly charts. It integrates with Apple Health Kit for comprehensive health tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Calorie and distance calculation, Daily activity time tracking, Daily, weekly, and monthly charts, Daily goal setting, Apple Health Kit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1514710792)

Track daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Monitor BMI, set personalized goals, and receive water intake reminders. View detailed activity reports and stay motivated with achievement tracking.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Distance tracking, Calorie calculation, BMI monitoring, Water intake reminders, Activity reports, Goal setting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating
- 👍 Helpful for health and fitness
- 👍 Useful water intake reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Lacks advanced features (e.g. tracking stairs, hills)

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not registering correctly
- Data loss after app updates
- Syncing issues with other devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually adjust or add steps
- Integration with other fitness trackers
- More customization options
- Improved accuracy for step counting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepper free?

Stepper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pedometer free?

Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stepper or Pedometer?

Pedometer is rated higher. Stepper averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Stepper or Pedometer have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Stepper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stepper or Pedometer?

Stepper ships an update every 9 days, and Pedometer every 4 months. Most recently, Stepper was updated on August 13, 2026 and Pedometer on September 20, 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.*