Comparison

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker vs Pedometer & Step Counter

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

Head to head
About

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful fitness computer for tracking various outdoor activities. It offers detailed statistics, maps, and training plans, with optional advanced features available through an upgrade. Enjoy private and secure data storage, with options to share your progress.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking for multiple activities
  • Detailed stats, maps, and graphs
  • Configurable announcements and intervals
  • Heart rate and sensor tracking
  • Automatic stop detection
  • Live tracking and messaging
  • Training plans and workout analysis
Features
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Walkmeter is the most advanced application for walkers and hikers. Built for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and iCloud, it makes your iPhone a powerful fitness computer — with maps, graphs, splits, intervals, laps, announcements, zones, training plans and more. • Obsessively complete — Wired • Records a wealth of data — Macworld • Clean, easy-to-use — New York Times Experience core features and dependability for free, then upgrade to Elite to add advanced features. Powered by your iPhone • Tracks cycling, running, walking, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more. • Swipe across the stopwatch to see pages of stats, maps, and graphs - completely configurable. • Analyze your workouts on your iPad, updated with your latest data using iCloud. Private & Secure • Your workout data is securely stored on your iPhone — years of workouts only take up the space of a few songs. • No user names or passwords are required. • Share workout data if you wish using email, Strava, MyFitnessPal, Twitter. • Live tracking is optional and only with friends you invite. • Optional iCloud backup is encrypted. Track • Track heart rate, bike speed, bike cadence, and bike power with sensors. • Track step cadence and steps. • Use your iPhone's barometric altimeter to measure ascent & descent. • Detect stops automatically. • View terrain and traffic maps with Google Maps. • Automatically record temperature and weather. Voice-Enabled • Use Siri to start, stop, lap, and ask for statistics. • Select from more than hundreds of configurable announcements including distance, time, speed, elevation, and heart rate. • Hear stats on-demand, or at time and distance intervals. Free Live-Tracking and Messaging • Automatically share your location, path, and statistics with family and friends. • Messages are automatically spoken to you with text-to-speech. Share • Share an online Workout Explorer for analyzing workouts. • Share by email, Twitter, Strava, or MyFitnessPal. • Use HealthKit to export or import your workouts in the Health app and to read heart rate and biometric data. • Share to your iPhone calendar and your online calendars. • Imports and exports GPX, TCX, FIT, KML, and CSV. Train • Analyze your split, interval, and zone performance. • Keep on track with configurable interval training, zones, and targets. • Compete against your previous workouts along a route. • Includes 5K, 10, half, and marathon running plans. • Design your own training plans. Apple Watch • Start, stop, lap and finish a workout all from the Apple Watch. • Includes beautiful gauge pages with zones. Elite includes a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account after confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Privacy: abvio.com/privacy Terms: abvio.com/terms

About

Pedometer & Step Counter

This app tracks your daily steps, burned calories, and walking distance using your phone's built-in sensor. It offers clear graphs of your progress and syncs with Apple Health. Enjoy a private and battery-efficient step-counting experience with customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Step counting using built-in sensor
  • Calorie and distance tracking
  • Clear progress graphs
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Battery saving design
  • No sign-in required
  • Customizable themes
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. Save Power This step counter uses the built-in sensor to count your steps. No GPS tracking, so it barely consumes battery power. No locked Features No surprise and hidden charges. You can use all features without having to pay for them. 100% Private No sign-in required. We never collect your personal data or share your information with third parties. Report Graphs The report graphs are the most innovative ever, they are specially designed for mobile devices to help you track your walking data. You can check your last 24 hours’, weekly and monthly statistics in graphs. Sync data to Apple Health. Colorful Themes Multi colorful themes are under development. You can choose your favorite one to enjoy your step counting experience with this step tracker. IMPORTANT NOTE ● To ensure the accuracy of step counting, please input your correct information in settings, because it will be used to calculate your walking distance and calories. ● You are welcome to adjust sensitivity to make pedometer count steps more accurately. ● Because of the device power saving processing, some devices stop counting steps when the screen is locked. ● Step counting is not available for devices with older versions when their screen is locked. It's not a bug. We are sorry to say that we are not able to solve this problem. Best Pedometer Looking for an accurate step counter? Does your pedometer use too much power? Our step counter is the most accurate one you can find and is also a battery saving pedometer. Get our step counter now! Weight Loss Apps Looking for lose weight app? No satisfied weight loss apps? Don't worry, here is the best lose weight app you can find to help you lose weight. Try it now, this lose weight app not only can count steps but also a good weight loss apps. Subscription Terms and Details - Get unlimited access to all features: ① USD $1.99/week without trial ② USD $29.99/year with 7-day trial - The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://pedometer.leaphealth.fitness/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://pedometer.leaphealth.fitness/terms.html

Screenshots

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker4 screens
Pedometer & Step Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker at every 10 days against Pedometer & Step Counter's every 2 months. Pedometer & Step Counter's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (74% vs 65%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pedometer & Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer & Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 74% of Pedometer & Step Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Pedometer & Step Counter every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker versus Pedometer & Step Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkmeter Walking GPS TrackerPedometer & Step Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)4.9 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbvio Inc.Leap Health

Customer experience

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

All ratings13,590 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.3%

Pedometer & Step Counter

All ratings12,930 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews906 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 💡 Detailed statistics and history
  • 👍 Customizable features
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and settings

Pedometer & Step Counter

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate step tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💪 Motivates users to stay active
  • 📊 Provides detailed statistics
  • 🎉 Rewarding goal achievements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
  • 🔄 Loses or resets historical data
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding pause button
  • 🤖 Counts non-walking movements as steps
  • 💰 Requires subscription for full features

Bugs and requests

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Recorded distance/time inaccuracies
  • Syncing issues with Apple Health

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline map support
  • Interval training mode
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • More accurate elevation and pace tracking

Pedometer & Step Counter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Incorrect calorie/distance calculations
  • Syncing issues between phone and app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually add steps
  • Sync with Apple Watch or other wearables
  • Option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • More customization options for goals and tracking

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Elite Upgrade$4.991 Month
  • Elite Upgrade5 variants$9.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade1 Year trial$14.991 Year
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  • Elite Upgrade$14.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Elite Upgrade5 variants$9.99
5 purchases

Pedometer & Step Counter

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ads forever$4.99

Questions

Is Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker free?
Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedometer & Step Counter free?
Pedometer & Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker or Pedometer & Step Counter?
Pedometer & Step Counter is rated higher. Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Pedometer & Step Counter averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.
Do Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker or Pedometer & Step Counter have ads?
Both Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker and Pedometer & Step Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker or Pedometer & Step Counter?
Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Pedometer & Step Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pedometer & Step Counter on October 28, 2026.

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