# Footsteps Pedometer vs Steps

The clearest difference is price: Steps at Free against Footsteps Pedometer's $1.99. Steps also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.2K). Footsteps Pedometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating there is nothing between them.

Steps is free to download; Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99 up front. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Footsteps Pedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Footsteps Pedometer against 4.6 for Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Footsteps Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 49% of Steps's.

Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, Steps every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Footsteps Pedometer | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footsteps-pedometer/id329766980/reviews)** | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Kasza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600987146) | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) |

## What reviewers say

### Footsteps Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/footsteps-pedometer/id329766980)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Motivating
- 🔍 Accurate tracking
- 🗓 Helpful history and graphs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- ⏱ Timer/time issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- GPS mapping integration
- Customizable alerts/notifications
- Syncing with other fitness apps
- Improved background tracking


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and stairs climbed in the background. Set personalized daily goals for activity and monitor your progress over time with clear historical data. It's designed for effortless use and battery efficiency.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Distance and calorie monitoring, Flights of stairs climbed, Daily goal setting, Daily, weekly, monthly totals, Background operation, Apple Health data import

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Practical and efficient
- 👍 Good design
- 👍 Helps with weight control and health
- 👍 Accurate step counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔍 Lacks options to customize settings
- 💸 Too many ads, disruptive to use
- 🔋 Steps not recorded when phone not carried
- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not accurately counted
- App freezes or lags when opening
- Steps/distance data resets or disappears

**Requested features**

- Add option to track calories burned
- Provide weekly/monthly step history
- Allow conversion between steps and distance (miles/km)
- Implement a premium version to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Footsteps Pedometer free?

Footsteps Pedometer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Steps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Footsteps Pedometer or Steps?

Footsteps Pedometer is rated higher. Footsteps Pedometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Steps averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do Footsteps Pedometer or Steps have ads?

Steps shows ads; Footsteps Pedometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Footsteps Pedometer or Steps?

Footsteps Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Steps every 9 days. Most recently, Footsteps Pedometer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Steps on September 29, 2026.

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