# Running Mate vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Running Mate at free with in-app purchases against Pedometer's subscription. Running Mate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Pedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 29 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Mate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pedometer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Running Mate against 5.0 for Pedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Running Mate ships an update every 29 months, Pedometer weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Mate | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-mate-gps-run-tracker/id6448740551/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id6757763388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 64 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppMaven, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/654059155) | [Teodor Savchyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868787321) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-mate-gps-run-tracker/id6448740551)

This app tracks your runs, helping you discover new routes and celebrate achievements with virtual badges and exclusive rewards. It focuses on individual progress and personal bests, allowing you to set your own pace and soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Run tracking, Route discovery, Milestone badges, Exclusive rewards, Personal best focus, Customizable soundtrack choice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id6757763388)

Track your daily steps, distance, and calories burned to build healthier habits and achieve your fitness goals. This app offers accurate, battery-efficient activity monitoring with easy-to-read summaries for daily, weekly, and monthly progress.

**Highlights:** Accurate step counting, Track distance and calories, Daily, weekly, monthly summaries, Lightweight and battery-efficient, Automatic tracking, Clean design with easy stats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step Counter | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step Counter | $4.99 | per month |
| Step Counter | $6.99 | per month |
| Step Counter | $19.99 | per year |
| Step Counter | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Mate free?

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

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Running Mate or Pedometer?

Running Mate and Pedometer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Running Mate or Pedometer have ads?

Running Mate shows ads; Pedometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Running Mate or Pedometer?

Running Mate ships an update every 29 months, and Pedometer weekly. Most recently, Running Mate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pedometer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*