# Pedometer vs Steps Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steps Widget at every 4 days against Pedometer's every 3 months. Steps Widget also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Steps Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Pedometer against 3.9 for Steps Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 17 respectively.

Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, Steps Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer | Steps Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps-tracker-app/id6745753366/reviews) | **[3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-widget-walking-with-me/id6756297788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 40 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813702479) | [CrazyLazy OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488751385) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps-tracker-app/id6745753366)

This app uses AI and motion detection to accurately track your daily steps, estimate calorie burn, and monitor activity trends. It works offline, is battery-friendly, and provides a clean dashboard for progress overview and history.

**Highlights:** Real-time step counting, Daily goal setting, Calorie burn estimation, Distance tracking, Activity history, Offline functionality, Battery-friendly design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step PRO (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Step PRO (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Step PRO (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### Steps Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-widget-walking-with-me/id6756297788)

Track your daily steps with customizable widgets for your iPhone and Apple Watch. Get smart nudges to help you reach your goals, with all data processed on-device for privacy and zero battery drain.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets for iPhone and Apple Watch, Integrates with Apple Health, On-device intelligence for goal prediction, Smart notifications and nudges, Real-time step count display, Privacy-first data handling, Zero battery drain

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $10.90 | per year |
| Customization | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Is Steps Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pedometer or Steps Widget?

Steps Widget is rated higher. Pedometer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Steps Widget averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Pedometer or Steps Widget have ads?

Neither Pedometer nor Steps Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pedometer or Steps Widget?

Pedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Steps Widget every 4 days. Most recently, Pedometer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Steps 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.*