Comparison

PATH Companion vs Every Step Counting

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

Head to head
About

PATH Companion

This free tool helps you track your exercise progress by syncing logs between the mobile app and its web counterpart. It offers automatic data submission via Apple HealthKit or a built-in pedometer, along with manual entry for calories, steps, or time spent exercising.

Highlights
  • Progress log synchronization
  • Apple HealthKit integration
  • Built-in pedometer
  • Manual progress entry
  • Activity conversion tool
  • Syncs with web application
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PATH Companion is a free tool to help you track your exercise progress alongside the PATH web application. Newly rebuilt as a fast, native app, it brings smoother performance and more reliable syncing with Apple Health. • Everything stays in sync - Add records on your phone or the web and they update automatically in both places, so your progress is always current. • Sync with Apple Health - Turn it on once and PATH Companion submits your daily active energy from your Apple Watch automatically, syncing in the background even when the app is closed. • Use the built-in pedometer - Tap Start, tuck your phone in a pocket or armband, and go. Follow your route on the live map, then tap Finish to save. Your steps upload to your PATH account automatically. • Enter progress manually - Log calories, steps, miles, or time spent exercising. For activities, use the Activities-to-Conversion list to turn any activity into steps or calories, add a mood, and submit. For the most accurate results, keep your height, weight, and stride length up to date in the app. We're here to help PATH members live life to the fullest, thriving at work, at home, and in our communities!

About

Every Step Counting

This pedometer uses your phone's built-in sensor to accurately count steps, track burned calories, distance, and time without draining your battery. It automatically records your activity whether your phone is in your hand, pocket, or bag, even with the screen locked.

Highlights
  • Step counting via built-in sensor
  • Tracks burned calories
  • Measures walking distance
  • Records activity time
  • Displays data in graphs
  • Automatic step recording
  • Low battery consumption
Features
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This pedometer uses the built-in sensor to count your steps. No GPS tracking, so it can greatly save battery. It also tracks your burned calories, walking distance and time, etc. All this information will be clearly displayed in graphs. Just tap the start button, and it starts counting your steps. Whether your phone is in your hand, bag, pocket or armband, it can auto-record your steps even your screen is locked.

Screenshots

PATH Companion3 screens
Every Step Counting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Every Step Counting at 50% against PATH Companion's 0%. Every Step Counting also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). PATH Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Every Step Counting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PATH Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Every Step Counting holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PATH Companion's written reviews are positive against 50% of Every Step Counting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PATH Companion ships an update monthly, Every Step Counting every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PATH Companion versus Every Step Counting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPATH CompanionEvery Step Counting
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (8 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 45 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperVERMONT EDUCATION HEALTH INITIATIVE INCAbdullah Saleem

Customer experience

PATH Companion

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Every Step Counting

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PATH Companion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Every Step Counting

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99

Questions

Is PATH Companion free?
PATH Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Every Step Counting free?
Every Step Counting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PATH Companion or Every Step Counting?
Every Step Counting is rated higher. PATH Companion averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Every Step Counting averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PATH Companion or Every Step Counting have ads?
Every Step Counting shows ads; PATH Companion does not.
Which is updated more often, PATH Companion or Every Step Counting?
PATH Companion ships an update monthly, and Every Step Counting every 45 months. Most recently, PATH Companion was updated on July 18, 2026 and Every Step Counting on June 1, 2026.

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