# Pedometer vs Steps Widget

The clearest difference is ads: Steps Widget at none against Pedometer's shown. Steps Widget also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Pedometer's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Steps Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 627 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Steps Widget's.

Pedometer ships an update every 2 weeks, Steps Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer | Steps Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steppy/id1541993326/reviews)** | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-widget-walking-reminder/id6756297788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **627** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayhan Gulseven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068335977) | [CrazyLazy OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488751385) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steppy/id1541993326)

Display your key health metrics directly on your iPhone's Home Screen and Lock Screen with customizable widgets. Track steps, heart rate, and more without opening an app. Set daily goals and visualize trends with beautiful charts.

**Highlights:** Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets, Track 6 health metrics, Daily goals and streak tracking, Weekly trend charts, 9 customizable widget themes, Metric and imperial units

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $15.99 | per year |


### Steps Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-widget-walking-reminder/id6756297788)

This app displays your daily step count on your device's home and lock screens. It provides gentle hourly nudges to encourage movement when you've been inactive for too long, with customizable designs and smart alerts.

**Highlights:** Home, Lock, and StandBy screen widgets, Customizable widget styles and themes, Smart, context-aware movement nudges, Editable reminder wording, Direct iPhone motion sensor count, Standalone Apple Watch app, Weekly and yearly step insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.89 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Is Steps Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pedometer or Steps Widget?

Pedometer is rated higher. Pedometer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while Steps Widget averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Pedometer or Steps Widget have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Steps Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Steps Widget?

Pedometer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Steps Widget every 4 days. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Steps Widget 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.*