Comparison

Run with Tandem vs Pedometer Step Counter

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

Head to head
About

Run with Tandem

Features
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Tandem matches you with a random opponent every week for a simple challenge: who can walk more steps? No friends list to manage, no complex workouts to track—just you, your steps, and one goal: beat your opponent by Sunday night. HOW IT WORKS • Every Sunday at midnight, you're matched with a new anonymous competitor • Track your steps throughout the week and watch the battle unfold in real-time • Win by walking more steps than your opponent by week's end • Start fresh with a new match the following week FEATURES Weekly Competitions Get automatically matched with a new opponent every week. See their name and city, but nothing else—anonymous competition at its purest. Real-Time Battle View Watch your progress against your opponent with live step counts. Dynamic messages keep you motivated whether you're ahead, behind, or neck-and-neck. Daily Step Goals Set a personal daily goal (2,500 to 50,000 steps) and track your progress alongside the weekly competition. Competition History Review your journey with a complete history of past matches. See your wins, losses, and how you've improved over time. Home Screen Widget Keep the competition front and center with a widget showing your current steps, opponent's steps, and who's winning. Seamless HealthKit Integration Syncs automatically with Apple Health. Your steps are tracked in the background—no manual logging required. Privacy focused. No social pressure. Just walk.

About

Pedometer Step Counter

Features
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StepUp helps you track your daily steps, walking activity, distance, and progress with a simple and easy-to-use pedometer. Whether you're trying to move more, build a walking habit, or simply keep an eye on your everyday activity, StepUp makes your progress easy to understand. BEST FOR • Daily step tracking • Walking and everyday activity • Building a more active routine • Tracking progress toward daily goals • Anyone looking for a simple pedometer and activity tracker WHAT YOU CAN DO • Count your daily steps automatically with a simple step counter • Track your walking activity throughout the day • Monitor the distance you walk • Follow your daily activity progress at a glance • Set step goals and work toward them each day • Review your activity and stay aware of your movement • Use a clean, simple dashboard designed for quick checking • Keep your walking and step data organized in one place WHY IT HELPS • Stay active: see how much you move throughout the day • Build consistency: use daily goals to create better walking habits • Track progress: easily monitor steps, distance, and activity • Stay motivated: watching your progress can encourage you to keep moving • Keep it simple: no complicated workout setup is required USE CASES • Daily walking: keep track of your steps while going about your normal day • Step goals: set a target and see how close you are to reaching it • Walking routines: track your progress during regular walks • Work and commuting: understand how much you move during your day • Personal activity tracking: use StepUp as your everyday pedometer • Habit building: challenge yourself to become more consistent with daily movement HOW IT WORKS Open StepUp and allow the required Motion & Fitness permission StepUp tracks your walking activity and steps Check your daily step count and distance Follow your progress toward your activity goals Keep moving and build a more active daily routine SIMPLE DAILY ACTIVITY TRACKING StepUp is designed to make step tracking straightforward. Open the app to quickly see your activity without dealing with complicated fitness tools or unnecessary setup. PEDOMETER & STEP COUNTER Use StepUp as your everyday pedometer to monitor how many steps you take. Your daily step count gives you a simple way to understand how active you've been. WALKING & DISTANCE TRACKER Keep track of your walking activity and see the distance you've covered during the day. Whether you're walking around the neighborhood, commuting, shopping, or simply moving around at work, StepUp helps you keep track. DAILY GOALS Give yourself something to work toward by following your daily step goal. Small improvements over time can help you build a more consistent walking routine. Privacy Policy: http://fusionbyte.studio/privacy/stepup/ Terms of Use: http://fusionbyte.studio/terms/stepup/

Screenshots

Run with Tandem4 screens
Pedometer Step Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run with Tandem at none against Pedometer Step Counter's 2. Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pedometer Step Counter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Run with Tandem asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Run with Tandem versus Pedometer Step Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun with TandemPedometer Step Counter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB194 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUpsilon Technologies Pvt LtdZulfiqar Ali Naz

In-app purchases

None

Run with Tandem

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pedometer Step Counter

Subscriptions2
  • StepUp Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • StepUp Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Run with Tandem free?
Run with Tandem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run with Tandem or Pedometer Step Counter have ads?
Run with Tandem shows ads; Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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