# Argus vs Stepwise Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Argus at 4.9 against Stepwise Pedometer's 4.7. Argus also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (36K vs 3.7K). Stepwise Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Argus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stepwise Pedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Argus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Argus has 36K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Argus's written reviews are positive against 83% of Stepwise Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Argus ships an update monthly, Stepwise Pedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Argus | Stepwise Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-pedometer-step-tracker/id624329444/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **83.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azumio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/439290207) | [Progress Concepts Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/788761727) |

## What reviewers say

### Argus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/argus-pedometer-step-tracker/id624329444)

Track your steps, calories, sleep, and workouts all in one place. Compete with friends in fitness challenges to stay motivated and achieve your health goals. Log meals easily with photo recognition and barcode scanning.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Photo calorie counter, Sleep tracking with smart alarm, GPS activity tracking, Friend step challenges, Weight loss goal setting

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Azumio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Azumio Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Azumio Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Azumio Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Azumio Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Covers the basics
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 💡 Helpful challenges and social features
- 👍 Good for tracking exercise, sleep, and intake

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited food database and inaccurate nutritional info
- 💰 Premium features are overpriced
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not tracking properly
- Syncing issues with Fitbit and other devices
- Frequent app crashes, especially on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually enter micronutrients
- Better integration with wearables and other apps
- More customization options for tiles and dashboard
- Improved reporting and historical data tracking


### Stepwise Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724)

This app is a modern pedometer that tracks your daily activity, including steps, calories, distance, and active time. It helps you set and achieve fitness goals with progress visualization and optional motivational messages. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit for enhanced accuracy.

**Highlights:** Set fitness goals, Track steps, calories, distance, active time, Visualize progress, Start and track trips, Share activity with friends, Apple Watch and HealthKit integration, Today Widget

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.49 | per year |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 🚀 Runs in the background without draining battery
- 💡 Motivates users to reach daily goals
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with syncing and data recording
- 🔧 Some users report inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔧 Complaints about recent app updates and changes

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not recording properly on some days
- App crashes or freezes for some users

**Requested features**

- Add GPS functionality to track routes and elevation
- Improve graphs and data visualization
- Allow manual entry of steps for days when phone is not carried


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Argus free?

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

### Is Stepwise Pedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Argus or Stepwise Pedometer?

Argus is rated higher. Argus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Stepwise Pedometer averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Argus or Stepwise Pedometer have ads?

Both Argus and Stepwise Pedometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Argus or Stepwise Pedometer?

Argus ships an update monthly, and Stepwise Pedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Argus was updated on October 3, 2026 and Stepwise Pedometer on October 2, 2026.

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