Comparison

Footsteps Pedometer Lite vs Talking Calendar App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

Talking Calendar App

Features
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Talking Calendar is a simple, supportive way for children and individuals with learning disabilities to understand what’s happening next in their day. With a clean, easy-to-read layout and clear audio playback, users can tap any event to hear it spoken aloud. Designed with accessibility at its core, Talking Calendar helps build confidence, independence, and routine awareness — all in a calm, clutter-free experience. Key Features Hear your schedule: Tap any event to have it read out loud. Clear, simple layout: No distractions — just the important things coming up. Secure event management: Parents or carers can add, edit, or remove events using a PIN lock Built for accessibility: Ideal for young children, neurodivergent users, and those who benefit from audio-supported routines. Give your loved ones an easy, empowering way to understand their day — one tap at a time.

Screenshots

Footsteps Pedometer Lite4 screens
Talking Calendar App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Footsteps Pedometer Lite at Free against Talking Calendar App's $1.99. Footsteps Pedometer Lite also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.1). Talking Calendar App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On 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 Lite is free to download; Talking Calendar App costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Footsteps Pedometer Lite ships an update every 2 months, Talking Calendar App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Footsteps Pedometer Lite versus Talking Calendar App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFootsteps Pedometer LiteTalking Calendar App
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (376 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings376 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal KaszaMichael Way

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

Talking Calendar App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Footsteps Pedometer Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Talking Calendar App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Footsteps Pedometer Lite free?
Footsteps Pedometer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Talking Calendar App free?
Talking Calendar App costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Footsteps Pedometer Lite or Talking Calendar App have ads?
Neither Footsteps Pedometer Lite nor Talking Calendar App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Footsteps Pedometer Lite or Talking Calendar App?
Footsteps Pedometer Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Talking Calendar App every 3 days. Most recently, Footsteps Pedometer Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Talking Calendar App on October 28, 2026.

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