Comparison

Zone2 Pulse vs Pedometer

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

Head to head
About

Zone2 Pulse

Features
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Train smarter with real-time heart rate zone tracking focused on Zone 2 training. Zone2 Pulse continuously monitors your heart rate through Apple Watch and displays your current training zone with instant visual feedback. The app is designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who want to maximize fat burning and build aerobic endurance through Zone 2 training. Key Features: • Real-time heart rate zone display with color-coded feedback • Zone 2 focus with daily and weekly progress tracking • Haptic alerts on zone transitions • Dynamic Island support for at-a-glance monitoring • Apple Watch companion app with glanceable zone display • Lock screen widgets for quick progress checks • Hysteresis buffer prevents false zone alerts • Works with any workout on Apple Watch Heart Rate Zones: • Zone 1: Warm Up (50-60% max HR) • Zone 2: Fat Burn (60-70% max HR) • Zone 3: Aerobic (70-80% max HR) • Zone 4: Threshold (80-90% max HR) • Zone 5: Maximum (90-100% max HR) Zone 2 training is proven to improve metabolic efficiency, increase fat oxidation, and build a strong aerobic base. ZonePulse helps you stay in the optimal zone for maximum benefit. No account required. No subscription. Just you and your training.

About

Pedometer

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
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Track your daily steps with BeStep — a simple, free pedometer and step counter. Get instant insights on your walking activity with charts, calendar, and widgets. Distance and calorie calculations help you build healthier habits, one step at a time. KEY FEATURES ■ Automatic Step Tracking Connects with the motion sensor and Apple HealthKit to automatically log your daily steps. ■ Visual Charts View step trends across day, week, month, and year. Bar graphs let you compare your activity against your goal at a glance. ■ Calendar View See your monthly progress in calendar format. Days you hit your goal are highlighted in color — making your progress feel rewarding. ■ Distance & Calorie Tracking Enter your height, weight, and stride length to automatically calculate distance walked and calories burned each day. ■ Goal Setting Customize your daily step goal and watch your progress on the visual progress ring. ■ Themes Choose from a wide range of themes to recolor the app's screens and widgets to your taste. ■ Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets Add step count widgets to your iPhone or iPad home screen and lock screen for instant access. ■ Full iPad Support A layout optimized for the large iPad display gives your charts and calendar room to breathe. Portrait and landscape rotation are both supported, as is Split View. Steps recorded on your iPhone or Apple Watch sync through Apple Health, so you can review them on iPad too. ■ Apple Watch Support A dedicated watch app and watch face widgets let you check your steps right on your wrist. WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone starting a walking routine for better health • People aiming to lose weight or beat a sedentary lifestyle • Daily walkers tracking steps from commutes, errands, or school runs • Joggers and runners keeping a step history • Seniors managing their daily activity PRICING All core features are free to use. A one-time Premium upgrade removes ads and unlocks every theme — no subscription required, Family Sharing supported. Start your healthier walking habit today with BeStep.

Screenshots

Zone2 Pulse4 screens
Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zone2 Pulse at none against Pedometer's 1. Zone2 Pulse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zone2 Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zone2 Pulse ships an update every 10 days, Pedometer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Zone2 Pulse versus Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZone2 PulsePedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAYNMAKR Inc.Shota Yamashita

In-app purchases

None

Zone2 Pulse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pedometer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$19.99

Questions

Is Zone2 Pulse free?
Zone2 Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zone2 Pulse or Pedometer have ads?
Pedometer shows ads; Zone2 Pulse does not.
Which is updated more often, Zone2 Pulse or Pedometer?
Zone2 Pulse ships an update every 10 days, and Pedometer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Zone2 Pulse was updated on September 14, 2026 and Pedometer on September 24, 2026.

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