# Stepper vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer at 3.6 against Stepper's 3.0. Pedometer also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 75%) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Stepper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Stepper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 5 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 95% of Pedometer's.

Stepper ships an update every 9 days, Pedometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 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) | **[3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moon Sunmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639676) | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) |

## 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-app/id1555642484)

Track your daily steps, calories, and distance with this intuitive walking and running tracker. Set personal goals and visualize your progress with weekly, monthly, and yearly reports. Utilize GPS for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

**Highlights:** Step history (weekly, monthly, yearly), Graphical progress representation, All-day step tracking, Record steps, calories, distance, GPS outdoor activity tracking, Set step goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Purchases | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Purchases | $4.99 | per month |
| Pedometer - Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Purchase | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Pedometer - Yearly Subs | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchase | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchases | $59.99 | one-time |


## 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 3.6 from 5 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 2 weeks. Most recently, Stepper was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pedometer on October 14, 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.*