# Pedometer vs StepCounter

The clearest difference is rating: StepCounter at 5.0 against Pedometer's 3.6. StepCounter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StepCounter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepCounter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pedometer ships an update every 2 weeks, StepCounter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer | StepCounter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepcounter-walkmeter/id6740624901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) | [LMT Digital Creations](https://appshunter.io/developer/640455461) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Purchases | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Purchases | $4.99 | per month |
| Pedometer - Monthly Sub | $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 Purchase | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchases | $59.99 | one-time |


### StepCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepcounter-walkmeter/id6740624901)

This app transforms your phone into a comprehensive health tracker, monitoring steps, distance, calories, and elevation. It offers detailed analytics, personalized goals, and motivational achievements, all while prioritizing your data privacy by syncing with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Distance and calorie tracking, Advanced analytics and charts, Personalized goals and achievements, Apple HealthKit integration, Apple Watch support, Smart widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Is StepCounter free?

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

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

StepCounter is rated higher. Pedometer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StepCounter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pedometer or StepCounter have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; StepCounter does not.

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

Pedometer ships an update every 2 weeks, and StepCounter every 9 days. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on October 14, 2026 and StepCounter on October 10, 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.*