Comparison

Footsteps Pedometer vs Gymzy

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

Gymzy

Features
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Gymzy helps you track your workouts and see your progress — whether you train solo or with a coach. FOR ATHLETES • Log workouts: exercises, sets, weight, reps, and RIR • Separate warmup from working sets and use the built-in rest timer • View each exercise's history and track progress with charts • Per-exercise stats: heaviest set, best estimated 1RM, total sets • Trophy Hall: unlock fun achievements as you get stronger • Set weekly goals and keep your streak alive • Daily log: nutrition, steps, sleep, wellbeing, and body measurements FOR COACHES • Build workouts and full multi-week programs (blocks) • Assign programs to your athletes and track their progress • See week-by-week tables and charts for every exercise • Send notes per exercise, per workout, or for specific weeks • Follow check-ins, progress photos, and your athletes' daily data • Set nutrition, water, and step targets COMMUNITY • Coaches share tips, exercises, and advice • Categories (Technique, Nutrition, Recovery), photos, and video • Emoji reactions and comments Whether you're a beginner or advanced, Gymzy keeps your training organized and your progress visible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Footsteps Pedometer4 screens
Gymzy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gymzy at Free against Footsteps Pedometer's $1.99. Gymzy also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Footsteps Pedometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

Gymzy is free to download; Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99 up front. Gymzy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Footsteps Pedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, Gymzy every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Footsteps Pedometer versus Gymzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFootsteps PedometerGymzy
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB174 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMichal KaszaSTAMATIS SARANTOPOULOS MATHIOUDAKIS

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

Gymzy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Footsteps Pedometer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Gymzy

Subscriptions6
  • Client Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Coach Simple Mnothly$12.991 Month
  • Client Pro Annual$17.991 Year
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  • Coach Pro Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Coach Simple Annual$89.991 Year
  • Coach Pro Annual$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Footsteps Pedometer free?
Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gymzy free?
Gymzy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Footsteps Pedometer or Gymzy have ads?
Neither Footsteps Pedometer nor Gymzy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Footsteps Pedometer or Gymzy?
Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Gymzy every 3 days. Most recently, Footsteps Pedometer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Gymzy on October 24, 2026.

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