Comparison

Footsteps Pedometer vs Every Step Counting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Footsteps Pedometer

This advanced pedometer tracks your steps, distance, and calories burned while walking or running. It works seamlessly in the background, with your pocket or case, and integrates with Apple Watch and the Health App for comprehensive activity monitoring.

Highlights
  • Records steps, duration, distance, and calories burned
  • Works in background and with Apple Watch
  • Optional Health App integration
  • Displays current speed, pace, and calorie burn
  • History and Graphs modules
  • Pacer for maintaining desired speed
  • Configurable step length and units
Features
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OVERVIEW Footsteps is an advanced pedometer counting steps and calories burned as you walk or run. It's easy to use, works when in your pocket, hand or a case. It doesn't require any special belt although works great when you use one. Works in background (don't forget to start Footsteps after you turn on your iPhone/iPod). Works with Apple Watch. FEATURES - Records steps, duration, distance and calories burned - Displays current speed, pace and calorie burn - Works in background - Works with Apple Watch - Optional integration with the Health App - Displays counts for walking and running as well as total counts - Nine color schemes to choose from including high contrast B&W - Dark mode support - Timer pauses automatically when no activity is detected - Pacer helps you maintain the desired speed and intensity. It also gives you information about calories burned per hour as you maintain this speed - Distance chime - Advanced algorithm calculating calories burned - Screen lock - Configurable step length for walking and running separately (check our website for step length calculators) - Configurable units of measurement both English and Metric - History & Graphs modules - Allows to share your workout sessions by email, SMS, Facebook & Twitter - On iPhones turns the screen off to save battery when close to the body, in the pocket or case WORKOUTS Your activity can be grouped into workouts. You decide when to start, pause, reset and save your workout. You can also turn off workouts completely and let Footsteps capture your steps whenever the app is running (Settings -> Use Workouts switch to OFF). HISTORY History module lets you browse your activity grouped by months, weeks, days or by the workouts. You can add, edit or delete any of it or share it by Email (with CSV attachment), SMS, Twitter or Facebook. THE APPLE HEALTH APP INTEGRATION You can set up Footsteps to provide steps, active calories and distance data to the Health App/Activity App. Footsteps can also synchronize weight with the Health App. APPLE WATCH You can use Apple watch with Footsteps, the activity recorded by it is transferred to Footsteps. The app can also contribute to Activity Rings If you turn on Health Kit integration. HELP Footsteps has a built-in help system with FAQ section, also feel free to contact our support, we'll be glad to help you. (from within Footsteps tap Help, then Feedback and send us an email explaining the problem).

About

Every Step Counting

This pedometer uses your phone's built-in sensor to accurately count steps, track burned calories, distance, and time without draining your battery. It automatically records your activity whether your phone is in your hand, pocket, or bag, even with the screen locked.

Highlights
  • Step counting via built-in sensor
  • Tracks burned calories
  • Measures walking distance
  • Records activity time
  • Displays data in graphs
  • Automatic step recording
  • Low battery consumption
Features
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This pedometer uses the built-in sensor to count your steps. No GPS tracking, so it can greatly save battery. It also tracks your burned calories, walking distance and time, etc. All this information will be clearly displayed in graphs. Just tap the start button, and it starts counting your steps. Whether your phone is in your hand, bag, pocket or armband, it can auto-record your steps even your screen is locked.

Screenshots

Footsteps Pedometer4 screens
Every Step Counting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Every Step Counting at Free against Footsteps Pedometer's $1.99. Footsteps Pedometer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Every Step Counting is free to download; Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99 up front. Every Step Counting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Footsteps Pedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Footsteps Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Footsteps Pedometer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Footsteps Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Every Step Counting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, Every Step Counting every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Footsteps Pedometer versus Every Step Counting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFootsteps PedometerEvery Step Counting
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 45 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal KaszaAbdullah Saleem

Customer experience

Footsteps Pedometer

All ratings1,175 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative21.0%

Every Step Counting

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Footsteps Pedometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App randomly pauses/stops tracking
  • Data loss after updates
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • GPS mapping integration
  • Customizable alerts/notifications
  • Syncing with other fitness apps
  • Improved background tracking

Every Step Counting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Footsteps Pedometer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Every Step Counting

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is Footsteps Pedometer free?
Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Every Step Counting free?
Every Step Counting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Footsteps Pedometer or Every Step Counting?
Footsteps Pedometer is rated higher. Footsteps Pedometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Every Step Counting averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Footsteps Pedometer or Every Step Counting have ads?
Every Step Counting shows ads; Footsteps Pedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Footsteps Pedometer or Every Step Counting?
Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Every Step Counting every 45 months. Most recently, Footsteps Pedometer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Every Step Counting on June 1, 2026.

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