Comparison

QuickPedometer vs StepForce

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

Head to head
About

QuickPedometer

Features
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QuickPedometer is a local-first step counter and walking companion for mobile and desktop. Record live steps and GPS routes on supported phones, then review maps, trends, personal records, notes, and local backups across your devices. STEP TRACKING: - Real-time step counting with device motion sensors on supported phones - Active GPS walks can continue during screen lock or background when OS permissions allow - Walking, running, and hiking activity profiles - Daily step goals with progress tracking - Balanced/high-accuracy GPS and power-saving options ROUTES & MAPS: - GPS route traces with checkpoints and session history - Interactive OpenStreetMap route maps - Offline tile caching for previously viewed areas - Link walk notes directly to recorded sessions HEALTH METRICS: - Steps, distance, calories, active minutes, and average pace - Distance in kilometers or miles; energy in kcal or kJ - Calorie estimates based on your weight, height, and stride TRENDS & ACHIEVEMENTS: - Day, week, month, and year activity views - Hourly/daily charts plus a yearly heatmap - Personal day/month/year records and best-vs-average comparisons - Badge categories, progress, streaks, and milestone celebrations WALK NOTES: - Notes with headings, checklists, bold, and italic formatting - Attach multiple photos and open them in a gallery - Connect notes to routes and walking sessions OPTIONAL AI ASSISTANCE: - Dashboard insights and reviewable daily-goal suggestions - Review and approve AI walk-note drafts - Route reviews, weekly/monthly reports, and walking missions - Health-import summaries and editable Walking Circle share copy - Route reviews use summary statistics; raw GPS coordinates are not sent by default HEALTH, EXPORT & LOCAL SYNC: - Import recent Apple Health or Health Connect history on supported phones - Export weekly CSV data and full JSON backups - Send and merge backups between QuickPedometer devices over your local network - Share/import Walking Circle cards to compare weekly stats CUSTOMIZATION: - Configurable goals, stride, weight, height, GPS accuracy, and units - 20+ theme colors with light and dark modes - Responsive layouts for phone, tablet, and desktop All tracking, notes, maps, insights, export, and sync features are available in Free. QuickPedometer Pro removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders through a lifetime purchase or annual plan. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickpedometer/terms/

About

StepForce

Features
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StepForce is a step counter and walking tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch. See HealthKit steps, distance and active calories in a clear dashboard, while the walking coach, goals and badges help you build a steady walking habit. Walking Coach On compatible Apple Intelligence devices, coaching can use on-device AI to tailor guidance. On other devices, StepForce provides guided coaching instead. Free users receive 3 coach messages per day; StepForce Plus unlocks unlimited coach messages. Ghost Walker — Real-Time Pace Comparison See whether you are ahead of or behind yesterday at the same time. Ghost Walker compares your current steps with the previous day so you can adjust your pace before the day gets away from you. Daily Progress Dashboard Today's steps, goal progress, distance walked, active calories and your daily streak — all visible at a glance in a single card. Badges, Challenges & Streaks Unlock milestone badges as you reach step goals, take on daily and weekly challenges, and build your longest streak. Diamond-tier badges are a StepForce Plus exclusive. Advanced Step & Distance Trends Review weekly and monthly charts for steps, distance and calories. Spot patterns, set higher goals and track improvement over time. Built for Apple Watch A full-featured Apple Watch companion app plus home-screen widgets keep your progress visible all day — no need to open your phone. Privacy and Advertising No account is required. After your consent choices, the free version may show an age-appropriate, non-personalized Google AdMob banner. HealthKit data is never shared with advertisers and remains under Apple Health permissions. StepForce Plus (Optional Subscription) • Unlimited coach messages (on-device AI on compatible devices; guided coaching elsewhere) • Diamond-tier exclusive badges • Advanced trend analytics • Monthly or annual plans available • Payment charged to your Apple ID account • Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QuickPedometer4 screens
StepForce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepForce at fortnightly against QuickPedometer's every 2 months. QuickPedometer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickPedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and StepForce sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickPedometer ships an update every 2 months, StepForce fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
QuickPedometer versus StepForce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickPedometerStepForce
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTOYAKUP UMIT KARTAL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickPedometer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$6.99
3 purchases

StepForce

Subscriptions3
  • StepForce Plus Weekly$0.997 Days
  • StepForce Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • StepForce Plus Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is QuickPedometer free?
QuickPedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepForce free?
StepForce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickPedometer or StepForce have ads?
Both QuickPedometer and StepForce show ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickPedometer or StepForce?
QuickPedometer ships an update every 2 months, and StepForce fortnightly. Most recently, QuickPedometer was updated on October 15, 2026 and StepForce on October 14, 2026.

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