# Step Counter Pedometer doSteps vs Steppy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps at 77% against Steppy's 0%. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Steppy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Steppy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steppy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Step Counter Pedometer doSteps's written reviews are positive against 0% of Steppy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps ships an update every 6 weeks, Steppy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter Pedometer doSteps | Steppy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) | [Ibragim Ibragimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689523436) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932)

Automatically track your daily steps and distance walked without needing to sign in or use GPS. Set personal fitness goals and receive progress notifications. View your activity history over daily, weekly, and monthly periods.

**Highlights:** Automatic step and distance tracking, Set and track fitness goals, Progress notifications, Daily, weekly, monthly data display, No sign-in required for privacy, Battery-saving, no GPS usage, Share progress with friends

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium - Step Counter | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium - Pedometer | $10.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Premium | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $10.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking steps
- 💡 Useful for getting a raise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🔍 Lack of support options

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting
- Incompatible with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Map to view steps
- Edit button to log exercises without phone


### Steppy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-virtual-pet-widget/id6758967932)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun adventure with a virtual pet living on your Home Screen. Earn coins, collect unique pixel-art characters, and track your progress to build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet on Home Screen widget, Steps power pet growth and happiness, Collect unique pixel-art pets, Earn coins by walking, Track daily step milestones, Customizable widget appearance, Apple HealthKit integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppy Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter Pedometer doSteps free?

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

### Is Steppy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps or Steppy?

Steppy is rated higher. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Steppy averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Step Counter Pedometer doSteps or Steppy have ads?

Neither Step Counter Pedometer doSteps nor Steppy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps or Steppy?

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps ships an update every 6 weeks, and Steppy every 7 months. Most recently, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps was updated on November 7, 2026 and Steppy on November 5, 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.*