Running Goals vs Pedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Running Goals
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Set and track distance based running goals. Set weekly, monthly and yearly goals and track progress in app or via widgets
Pedometer
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Leveling Steps: Your Gamified Step Counter & Pedometer Walk, conquer epic milestones, and level up your life! Do you want to walk more but lack daily motivation? Turn boring step counting into an addictive RPG fitness adventure! With Leveling Steps, every single step you take helps you earn XP, unlock achievements, and travel the globe. CORE FEATURES: • Precision Pedometer & Distance Tracker: Uses your iPhone's built-in motion sensors to accurately record steps, active distance, and calories burned with zero battery drain. No Apple Watch or wearable required. • Global Challenge & Epic Milestones: Embark on a journey around the world! Walk through 100 global capitals and explore 8 world wonders as you aim for the legendary 50-million-step goal. • RPG Leveling & Achievement System: Gain XP for every step you walk. Level up your adventurer profile and earn prestigious ranks from "Novice Walker" all the way to "Legendary Explorer". • Personalized Daily Step Goals: Set customized targets that match your fitness pace. Keep your motivation high with daily streak tracking and visual milestone rewards. • Detailed Activity History: Visualize your daily, weekly, and monthly walking progress with intuitive charts. Celebrate your consistency and personal health records. Leveling Steps is free to download and track your steps. Unlock the complete adventure, global challenges, and exclusive titles with Leveling Steps Pro. Terms of Service: https://levelingsteps.web.app/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://levelingsteps.web.app/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Running Goals at none against Pedometer's 3. Pedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Running Goals asks for nothing beyond the download.
Running Goals ships an update every 5 weeks, Pedometer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Running Goals | Pedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sam Watts | NAIM DRIDI PODADERA |
In-app purchases
Running Goals
No in-app purchases
Pedometer
- Leveling Steps Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
- Leveling Step Premium Anual$8.991 Year
- Leveling Steps de por vida$22.99
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