Comparison

SimpleSteps Pedometer vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

SimpleSteps Pedometer

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SimpleSteps is the easiest way to see your daily steps. Open the app — that's it. No setup, no accounts, no clutter. Just a calm, beautiful view of how much you've moved today. Your steps come straight from Apple Health, shown in a warm, thoughtful interface designed to feel good to look at every day. WHY SIMPLESTEPS • Zero effort — one glance tells you everything • Beautiful design, with adaptive light and dark modes • 100% private — all data stays on your device • No accounts, no sign-ups, no tracking • Available in 74 languages • Automatic miles or kilometers based on your region TODAY See your steps, distance, and goal progress in a clean, glanceable dashboard. Set your daily goal with a simple slider — anywhere from 2,000 to 30,000 steps. Gentle encouragement, never guilt. HISTORY Explore your activity by day, week, month, or year with beautiful charts and clear summaries. Spot trends, celebrate best days, and watch your totals grow. SETTINGS Switch between miles and kilometers. Choose light, dark, or automatic appearance. That's it — no endless menus, no hidden toggles. PRIVACY FIRST SimpleSteps reads step and walking distance data from Apple Health and displays it to you. Nothing is sent anywhere. There are no servers, no analytics, no third parties. Your activity is yours alone. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Whether you're tracking a daily walk, working toward a fitness goal, or simply curious about your movement, SimpleSteps gives you an honest, beautiful view — without the noise. Download SimpleSteps and enjoy step tracking the way it should be: simple.

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Orbit

Features
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Stop counting laps in your head. Orbit is the ultimate hands-free automatic lap tracker designed to track your walks, runs, and workouts—both on indoor gym tracks and outdoor paths. Using advanced sensor fusion and GPS routing, Orbit detects whenever you complete a loop, allowing you to focus entirely on your pace. WHY USE ORBIT? • Hands-Free Lap Counting: No screen tapping or button pressing required. Just start your workout, pocket your device, and let Orbit count every lap. • Indoor & Outdoor Precision: Seamlessly toggle between Indoor Mode (using motion sensors, pedometer calibration, and optional BLE beacons) and Outdoor Mode (using high-accuracy GPS). • Live Interactive Maps: See your exact walking or running route on a live map, including satellite overlays, start-line calibration, and nearby points of interest (POIs). • Voice Announcements: Stay in the zone with real-time audio cues telling you your lap count, split times, and overall pace. • Smart Calorie Burn: Uses scientific MET (Metabolic Equivalent) pace tracking and your body profile to estimate calorie burn, complete with fun food equivalents. • Personal Records & Analytics: View your historical workouts, track your fastest laps, longest duration, and celebrate milestones with a personal records trophy shelf. • Privacy First: No account creation or internet connection required. All workout logs and GPS paths are stored securely on your device. ---------------------------------------------- ORBIT PRO SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Upgrade to Orbit Pro to unlock the full potential of your training: • Unlimited laps for both indoor and outdoor workouts (Free tier is limited to 3 laps). • Access to live GPS workout maps. • Premium analytics, history details, and native file exports (CSV/GPX). Orbit Pro is available as a Monthly ($4.99/mo) or Annual ($29.99/yr) auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. ---------------------------------------------- REQUIRED SAFETY & HARDWARE DISCLOSURES • Location Services: This app uses GPS location services to track outdoor runs and calculate lap boundaries. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. • Sensor Usage: Indoor tracking relies on your device’s motion sensors (pedometer/accelerometer) and Bluetooth (for optional BLE beacon track integration). • Health/Fitness: Calorie estimations are calculated using standard metabolic equivalents based on the weight you enter. Consult a physician before beginning any new exercise regimen. Privacy Policy: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/terms.html Support: https://senthilmkm.github.io/lap-counter/support.html

Screenshots

SimpleSteps Pedometer3 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleSteps Pedometer at none against Orbit's 2. SimpleSteps Pedometer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SimpleSteps Pedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleSteps Pedometer ships an update weekly, Orbit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SimpleSteps Pedometer versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSteps PedometerOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason QuigleySENTHIL KUMAR KANNAN

In-app purchases

None

SimpleSteps Pedometer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Orbit Pro Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Orbit Pro Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SimpleSteps Pedometer free?
SimpleSteps Pedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleSteps Pedometer or Orbit have ads?
Neither SimpleSteps Pedometer nor Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleSteps Pedometer or Orbit?
SimpleSteps Pedometer ships an update weekly, and Orbit every 2 months. Most recently, SimpleSteps Pedometer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Orbit on November 13, 2026.

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