Footsteps Pedometer Lite vs Pedometer2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Footsteps Pedometer Lite
This app tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and speed. It works in the background and integrates with Apple Watch and the Health App. Customize your experience with various color schemes and units of measurement.
- Counts steps, duration, distance, and calories burned
- Displays current speed and pace
- Works in the background
- Integrates with Apple Watch and Health App
- Customizable units and step length
- Workout tracking and history logs
- Pacer for maintaining desired speed
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The lite version can count up to 3000 steps a day. 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).
Pedometer2
This app accurately tracks your daily steps, walking distance, and speed. It offers comprehensive health metrics, including heart rate and blood oxygen levels, with detailed activity reports. Designed for ease of use, it integrates with Apple HealthKit and features battery-efficient tracking.
- Accurate step counting
- Walking distance and speed tracking
- Heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring
- Home screen widget support
- Battery efficient tracking
- Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly reports
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Your Ultimate Pedometer & Step Counter Track Your Steps, Walk Smarter, Stay Healthier Pedometer2 - Step Counter former My Pedometer app is your all-in-one pedometer and activity tracker designed to integrate seamlessly with Apple HealthKit. Keep track of your steps, walking distance, speed, and more with our easy-to-use app. Whether you’re walking for fitness or fun, our app helps you stay on top of your health goals. Key Features: - Accurate Step Counting: Track your daily steps with precision. - Walking Distance & Speed: Monitor how far and fast you walk. - Health Metrics: Keep tabs on your heart rate and blood oxygen levels. - Widget Support: View your progress at a glance with home screen widgets. - Battery Efficient: Uses built-in sensors, not GPS, for minimal battery usage. - Comprehensive Insights: View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly activity reports. Why Choose our Pedometer & Step Counter? - Stay Fit & Lose Weight: Aim for 10,000 steps a day to stay active and healthy. - Holistic Health Tracking: Get a complete picture of your well-being with integrated health metrics. - User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate and use, perfect for all ages. Optimize Your Health Journey with Pedometer2 - Step Counter! Download now and take the first step towards a healthier, more active lifestyle!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Footsteps Pedometer Lite at none against Pedometer2's 5. Footsteps Pedometer Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (370 vs 47). Pedometer2's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Pedometer2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Footsteps Pedometer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Footsteps Pedometer Lite against 4.5 for Pedometer2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Footsteps Pedometer Lite has 370 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Footsteps Pedometer Lite's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pedometer2's.
Footsteps Pedometer Lite ships an update every 2 months, Pedometer2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Footsteps Pedometer Lite | Pedometer2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (370 ratings) | 4.5 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 370 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 14.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Kasza | Bogdan Dovgopol |
Customer experience
Footsteps Pedometer Lite
Pedometer2
Bugs and requests
Footsteps Pedometer Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Stops counting when phone is locked
- Inconsistent step tracking
- Crashes and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Allow more than 3,000 steps in free version
- Improve step counting accuracy
- Optimize battery usage
- Add more customization options
Pedometer2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Footsteps Pedometer Lite
No in-app purchases
Pedometer2
- Coffee Tip$4.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
- Burger Tip$6.99
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- Pizza Tip$12.99
- Gym Tip$49.99
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