Stark vs Pedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stark
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STARK is the definitive step goal tracker for high-performance living. Built for people who move with intention, Stark cuts through the noise and keeps you focused on one thing: hitting your daily step goal. TRACK YOUR STEPS Stark connects directly to Apple Health to deliver your real-time step count, estimated distance, and calories burned on a clean, no-fuss dashboard that loads instantly every time you open the app. SET YOUR GOAL Choose from pre-set daily goals (3,000, 5,000, 8,000, or 10,000 steps), or go Pro and set your own custom target. Your goal, your standard. STAY CONSISTENT Stark tracks your daily streak so you can build and protect your momentum. See your current week at a glance, visualize consistency, and get a haptic reward when you crush the day. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Keep your step count visible without opening the app. Add the Stark widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for a live view of your progress against your daily goal. UNLOCK STARK PRO Upgrade to Stark Pro for unlimited access to: • Custom step goal • Efficiency Analytics (today vs. average) • Weekly summary (total steps, distance, active time) • Daily breakdown chart with goal visualization • Personal records (best day, best week, best month, longest streak) PRIVACY-FIRST Stark reads step data from Apple Health and does not sell your data. Stark is designed for simplicity, speed, and daily use. No bloat. No distractions. Just you and your steps. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tofu-stark/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/tofu-stark/terms Subscription terms: • Subscription: Stark Pro (Auto-renewable) • Length: 1 year • Price: $29.99/year (USD; may vary by region) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings.
Pedometer
Track your daily steps, distance, and active energy using your iPhone and Apple Watch. Visualize your progress with charts and set daily goals. Customize your experience with widgets and color options, with privacy-focused data processing on your device.
- Step tracking
- Distance tracking
- Active energy monitoring
- Flights climbed
- Daily goals
- Charts and graphs
- Home Screen and Apple Watch widgets
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Follow steps, distance, flights climbed and active energy on iPhone and Apple Watch with Apple Health. Charts, daily goals and widgets are free; choose which details your widgets show. Pedometer Plus removes iPhone banner ads and unlocks preset and custom colors for the app, supported Home Screen widgets and Apple Watch. System and watch-face tints take priority. Health data is processed on your devices and is never sent to advertisers. No account is required. The free version may include Google ads and regional privacy choices. Privacy Policy: https://kayvenchen.github.io/pedometer/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://kayvenchen.github.io/pedometer/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedometer at none against Stark's 3. Pedometer also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). Stark's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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
Both are free to download. Stark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stark ships an update every 2 weeks, Pedometer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stark | Pedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ralph Olazo | Kayven Chen |
In-app purchases
Stark
- Stark Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Stark Pro Annual$19.991 Year
- Stark Pro Lifetime$39.99
Pedometer
No in-app purchases









