# Pedometer vs Step Counter & Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Step Counter & Widget at every 3 weeks against Pedometer's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Step Counter & Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer ships an update every 6 months, Step Counter & Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer | Step Counter & Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GT TRADE SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709071084) | [Srivishnu Ramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792193135) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-stepper/id6504544565)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Step Counter & Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-and-widget-stepsly/id6753876664)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance walked. It offers motivational achievements, streaks, and beautiful widgets for your home and lock screens to help you build a consistent walking habit.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Apple Health integration, Home & lock screen widgets, Achievements and streaks, Calorie and distance tracking, Progress insights

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps App Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Steps App Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Steps App Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Is Step Counter & Widget free?

Step Counter & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pedometer or Step Counter & Widget have ads?

Neither Pedometer nor Step Counter & Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Step Counter & Widget?

Pedometer ships an update every 6 months, and Step Counter & Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Step Counter & Widget on October 28, 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.*