Velocomp Tracker vs StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Velocomp Tracker
This app records GPS information in the background during your rides. It serves as an accessory for specific cycling hardware, merging ride data with power metrics after your activity. View your routes and performance data in compatible software.
- Background GPS recording
- Accessory for cycling hardware
- Data merging with power metrics
- View ride routes and power data
- Easy setup with on-screen instructions
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• Velocomp Tracker 2.3 is an iOS17-compatible replacement for Velocomp's original Newton Tracker app. • Velocomp Tracker records GPS information in the background while you ride. • Velocomp Tracker is an accessory app for AeroPod/PowerPod/Newton products, available at https://velocomp.com/collections/software-firmware-upgrades/products/gps-upgrade-key-for-newton • Velocomp Tracker requires installation of the GPS tracker key in your AeroPod, PowerPod or Newton. If you have used a previous version of Newton Tracker with your Velocomp product you do not have to purchase a new GPS Tracker key • Velocomp Tracker runs in the background, and cellphone connection is not required • After your ride, Velocomp Tracker data merges with power and other cycling data recorded by your AeroPod/PowerPod/Newton (requires cellphone or WiFi connection) • Isaac software automatically performs merging process • View GPS ride route and power data in Isaac or Google Earth • On-screen instructions make product setup easy and fast.
StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS
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Sync with AppleHealth to beautifully visualize your steps in daily/weekly/monthly/yearly. Motivate your walking, jogging and running through SNS community, daily step ranking and news & health tips feed functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS at Free against Velocomp Tracker's $0.99. StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). Velocomp Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). On in-app purchases 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
StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS is free to download; Velocomp Tracker costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Velocomp Tracker ships an update every 4 weeks, StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Velocomp Tracker | StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Velocomp | GLOBENEXUS CO.,LTD. |
In-app purchases
Velocomp Tracker
No in-app purchases
StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Velocomp Tracker free?
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Do Velocomp Tracker or StepUpp ~Pedometer・Walking SNS have ads?
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