# Pedometer vs Steps

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.7 against Pedometer's 3.6. Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Steps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Steps's.

Pedometer ships an update every 2 weeks, Steps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-walking-and-running/id6449359707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) | [Sanjeev Gautam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688707857) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Purchases | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Purchases | $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 Purchases | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchases | $59.99 | one-time |


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-walking-and-running/id6449359707)

This app helps you monitor your daily activity, including steps, distance, calories, and floors climbed. It offers detailed insights, goal setting, and motivational features like leaderboards to help you build healthy habits.

**Highlights:** Track steps, distance, calories, and floors climbed, Set daily step goals, View detailed hourly and daily activity timelines, Visualize progress with graphs and charts, Compete with friends on leaderboards, Personalized themes and modes, Up to 10 years of activity history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Ad-Free | $0.59 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

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

Steps is rated higher. Pedometer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Steps averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Pedometer or Steps have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Steps does not.

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

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

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