# Steps Widget vs Pedometer.Step Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pedometer.Step Counter at 100% against Steps Widget's 25%. Pedometer.Step Counter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Steps Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.89 per month and Pedometer.Step Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer.Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Widget has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Steps Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pedometer.Step Counter's.

Steps Widget ships an update every 4 days, Pedometer.Step Counter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps Widget | Pedometer.Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-widget-walking-reminder/id6756297788/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometerstep-counter/id6779515132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrazyLazy OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488751385) | [芳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674464173) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps Widget

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

This app displays your daily step count on your device's home and lock screens. It provides gentle hourly nudges to encourage movement when you've been inactive, without demanding extensive commitment or draining battery.

**Highlights:** Home, Lock, and StandBy screen widgets, Customizable widget styles, Smart, context-aware movement nudges, Direct iPhone motion sensor data, Standalone Apple Watch app, Weekly and yearly step insights, Shareable steps and widget styles

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.89 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


### Pedometer.Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometerstep-counter/id6779515132)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Set personalized walking goals, view progress reports, and record outdoor routes. It syncs with your Health App for a comprehensive activity overview and offers achievement badges to keep you motivated.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Daily goal setting, Calorie and activity insights, Walking trends and reports, Route maps for outdoor walks, Achievement badges, Health App data sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual member | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps Widget free?

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

### Is Pedometer.Step Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps Widget or Pedometer.Step Counter?

Pedometer.Step Counter is rated higher. Steps Widget averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Pedometer.Step Counter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Steps Widget or Pedometer.Step Counter have ads?

Neither Steps Widget nor Pedometer.Step Counter shows ads.

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

Steps Widget ships an update every 4 days, and Pedometer.Step Counter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps Widget was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pedometer.Step Counter on November 10, 2026.

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