# StepForce vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StepForce at 18.5 against Pedometer's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepForce sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StepForce ships an update fortnightly, Pedometer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepForce | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-simple-walking-app/id6762325879/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YAKUP UMIT KARTAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823699406) | [Shota Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/535161626) |

## What reviewers say

### StepForce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepforce-step-counter/id6752670005)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepForce Plus Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| StepForce Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| StepForce Plus Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-simple-walking-app/id6762325879)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned using your device's motion sensor and health data. Visualize your progress with charts and a calendar, set custom goals, and enjoy customizable themes and widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Visual charts and calendar view, Distance and calorie calculation, Customizable daily step goals, Home screen and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch support, Theme customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepForce free?

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

### Is Pedometer free?

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

### Do StepForce or Pedometer have ads?

Both StepForce and Pedometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepForce or Pedometer?

StepForce ships an update fortnightly, and Pedometer every 4 weeks. Most recently, StepForce was updated on September 10, 2026 and Pedometer on September 24, 2026.

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