# Tracker vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tracker at none against Pedometer's 4. Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tracker against 4.5 for Pedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively.

Tracker ships an update every 9 months, Pedometer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracker | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-running-step-water/id1580507591/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-water-tracker/id6444100658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denisha Vadukia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457682931) | [AvnTech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478209663) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-running-step-water/id1580507591)

This app helps you track your running performance with real-time GPS, detailed analysis, and insight graphs. It also functions as a pedometer to count your steps and a water reminder to ensure you stay hydrated. Set weekly goals for distance and heart health, and monitor your progress over time.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS route tracking, Detailed running analysis and graphs, Automatic step counting, Daily water intake tracking and reminders, Weekly goal setting for distance and heart health, Progress monitoring with historical data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-water-tracker/id6444100658)

This app helps you track daily steps, distance, and calories burned. It also includes water intake reminders and personalized AI-driven fitness advice. Achieve your health goals with activity history, goal setting, and achievement badges.

**Highlights:** Accurate step tracking, AI-powered fitness advice, Distance and calorie calculation, Daily water intake reminders, Activity history and goal setting, Achievement badges, Personalized health insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PEDO Step Monthly Sale | $3.49 | per month |
| Step Counter Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| PEDO Step Yearly Sale | $9.99 | per year |
| Step Counter Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracker free?

Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pedometer free?

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

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

Tracker is rated higher. Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tracker or Pedometer have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Tracker does not.

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

Tracker ships an update every 9 months, and Pedometer every 3 days. Most recently, Tracker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pedometer on October 15, 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.*
