# Step Tracker · Step Counter vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Step Tracker · Step Counter at 4.9 against Pedometer's 4.5. Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker · Step Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Tracker · Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Step Tracker · Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 81% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Step Tracker · Step Counter ships an update every 3 months, Pedometer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker · Step Counter | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1514710792/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) | [TMEDILAB SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888549944) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Tracker · Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and duration. It offers real-time GPS tracking for activities and displays your progress in clear, intuitive graphs. Set personal goals and achieve them to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Auto step tracking, Calorie and distance tracking, Real-time GPS map tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly reports, Goal setting and achievements, Apple Watch and Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $18.90 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💪 Helpful for fitness goals
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 💸 Unwanted charges/subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on certain devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect distance/step reporting

**Requested features**

- More workout/exercise tracking features
- Ability to delete/edit recorded workouts
- Integration with other health apps


### 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 Step Tracker · Step Counter free?

Step Tracker · 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 Tracker · Step Counter or Pedometer?

Step Tracker · Step Counter is rated higher. Step Tracker · Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Step Tracker · Step Counter or Pedometer have ads?

Both Step Tracker · Step Counter and Pedometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Tracker · Step Counter or Pedometer?

Step Tracker · Step Counter ships an update every 3 months, and Pedometer every 4 months. Most recently, Step Tracker · Step Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pedometer on September 20, 2026.

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