Comparison

Daily Step vs Pedometer

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

Head to head
About

Daily Step

Effortlessly track your daily steps and distance with this intuitive pedometer. It automatically records your movement using your device's motion sensor, encouraging a healthier routine without any complex setup or distractions. Share your progress and routes with friends.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Distance tracking
  • Background tracking
  • Works offline
  • Share activity with friends
  • Clean, modern interface
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Daily Step is a pedometer designed to help you stay active with zero effort. Just carry your iPhone, walk naturally, and the app will automatically record every step you take — accurately and instantly. Built with a clean, modern interface and powered by your device’s motion sensor, Daily Step makes tracking your daily movement easier than ever. No accounts, no setup, no distractions. Just open the app and move. Why Daily Step: Pedometer, Tracker is the best choice for you: • Simple, elegant, and effortless to use. • Accurate step tracking powered by the iPhone’s motion sensor. • Encourages natural, consistent movement every day. • Perfect for walking, casual activity, and maintaining a healthier routine. Key Features: • Automatic step counting — Records your steps seamlessly throughout the day. • Distance tracking — Instantly see how far you’ve walked. • Background tracking — Keeps counting steps even when your screen is locked. • Lightweight & responsive — Designed for smooth performance on all devices. • Works offline — Your information stays on your device, always under your control. • Share with friends: After each run, your activity will be saved on the map, and you can share your run route with your friends. Permissions The app only uses activity recognition to count steps. It does not collect your location or personal data. Start your healthier walking journey today with Daily Step: Pedometer, Tracker! More about our terms and conditions here: Privacy Policy: https://dailystep.mobi/privacy Terms of Service: https://dailystep.mobi/term-of-use

About

Pedometer

Track your daily steps, distance, and active energy using your iPhone and Apple Watch. Visualize your progress with charts and set daily goals. Customize your experience with widgets and color options, with privacy-focused data processing on your device.

Highlights
  • Step tracking
  • Distance tracking
  • Active energy monitoring
  • Flights climbed
  • Daily goals
  • Charts and graphs
  • Home Screen and Apple Watch widgets
Features
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Count steps, reach daily goals, and record walks, runs and hikes with your iPhone or Apple Watch. FREE EVERYDAY ACTIVITY • See steps, distance, flights climbed and active energy from Apple Health. • Explore Day, Week, Month, 6 Months and Year charts. • Set dated step goals and review your activity heatmap. • Keep progress close with Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch widgets. RECORD AND SAVE ROUTES Record GPS routes, pause and resume, then review before saving. Record on iPhone or Apple Watch. Save workouts and routes to Apple Health when you allow access, or keep recordings locally. Saved paths sync between paired devices. Import detailed GPX tracks from Files, preview a track and save it as a path for free. Separate track segments keep their gaps. Files containing only route stops or waypoints need a track export. OPTIONAL PEDOMETER PLUS Plus adds route planning and following saved paths, removes iPhone banner ads, and saves preset or custom colors across the app and supported widgets. Following any saved or imported path shows turn directions, progress and off-route alerts. Apple Maps route availability varies by location. System widget and watch-face tints take priority. Choose Monthly or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible monthly subscribers can try seven days free. Monthly renews automatically unless cancelled in App Store settings. Lifetime has no trial or renewal. Buying Lifetime does not cancel an existing subscription. Prices and eligibility appear before purchase. ACCESSIBILITY Larger-text layouts, light and dark appearances, metric labels and chart data actions have received focused checks. Read the English report for tested improvements and remaining limitations: https://kayvenchen.github.io/pedometer/accessibility/ Health and recorded activity data stay on your devices and never enter ad requests. No app account is required. Free users may see Google ads and regional privacy choices. Apple Maps handles map, search and directions requests. Optional local reminders are controlled in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://kayvenchen.github.io/pedometer/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://kayvenchen.github.io/pedometer/support/

Screenshots

Daily Step4 screens
Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Daily Step at 5.0 against Pedometer's 3.8. Daily Step also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Daily Step sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Daily Step holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Daily Step versus Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaily StepPedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran HoangKayven Chen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Daily Step

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Pedometer

Subscriptions1
  • Pedometer Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pedometer Plus Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Daily Step free?
Daily Step 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, Daily Step or Pedometer?
Daily Step is rated higher. Daily Step averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pedometer averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

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