Comparison

Footsteps Pedometer vs Velocomp Tracker

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

Velocomp Tracker

This app records GPS information in the background during your rides. It serves as an accessory for specific cycling hardware, merging ride data with power metrics after your activity. View your routes and performance data in compatible software.

Highlights
  • Background GPS recording
  • Accessory for cycling hardware
  • Data merging with power metrics
  • View ride routes and power data
  • Easy setup with on-screen instructions
Features
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• Velocomp Tracker 2.3 is an iOS17-compatible replacement for Velocomp's original Newton Tracker app. • Velocomp Tracker records GPS information in the background while you ride. • Velocomp Tracker is an accessory app for AeroPod/PowerPod/Newton products, available at https://velocomp.com/collections/software-firmware-upgrades/products/gps-upgrade-key-for-newton • Velocomp Tracker requires installation of the GPS tracker key in your AeroPod, PowerPod or Newton. If you have used a previous version of Newton Tracker with your Velocomp product you do not have to purchase a new GPS Tracker key • Velocomp Tracker runs in the background, and cellphone connection is not required • After your ride, Velocomp Tracker data merges with power and other cycling data recorded by your AeroPod/PowerPod/Newton (requires cellphone or WiFi connection) • Isaac software automatically performs merging process • View GPS ride route and power data in Isaac or Google Earth • On-screen instructions make product setup easy and fast.

Screenshots

Footsteps Pedometer4 screens
Velocomp Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Footsteps Pedometer at 71% against Velocomp Tracker's 20%. Footsteps Pedometer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). Velocomp Tracker's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99 and Velocomp Tracker $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Footsteps Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Footsteps Pedometer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, 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 20% of Velocomp Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, Velocomp Tracker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Footsteps Pedometer versus Velocomp Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFootsteps PedometerVelocomp Tracker
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal KaszaVelocomp

Customer experience

Footsteps Pedometer

All ratings1,175 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative21.4%

Velocomp Tracker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

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

Velocomp Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Footsteps Pedometer

No in-app purchases

None

Velocomp Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Footsteps Pedometer free?
Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Velocomp Tracker free?
Velocomp Tracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Footsteps Pedometer or Velocomp Tracker?
Footsteps Pedometer is rated higher. Footsteps Pedometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Velocomp Tracker averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Footsteps Pedometer or Velocomp Tracker have ads?
Neither Footsteps Pedometer nor Velocomp Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Footsteps Pedometer or Velocomp Tracker?
Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Velocomp Tracker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Footsteps Pedometer was updated on October 18, 2026 and Velocomp Tracker on October 8, 2026.

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