Comparison

SimpleSteps Pedometer vs StepCounter.com

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

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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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StepCounter.com

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Turn everyday walking into real results. StepCounter.com is your all-in-one step counter and AI walking coach — an accurate pedometer, personalized walking plans, GPS route tracking, plus water and BMI tracking — all in one beautifully simple app built to help you lose weight, get fitter, and stay consistent. Set your goal, get a plan, and watch the progress add up. Whether you want to shed a few pounds or simply move more, StepCounter.com keeps every metric that matters in one place — and keeps your data private, right on your device. ACCURATE STEP & ACTIVITY TRACKING • Real-time step counting from your phone's motion sensor and Apple Health (Apple Watch included) • Track steps, distance, and calories against your own daily goals • Clean home dashboard — tap to switch between steps, distance, and calories • Battery-friendly: pause live tracking anytime and your counts still stay accurate AI WALKING COACH • A personalized 7-day walking plan built around your goal: weight loss, fitness, or maintenance • Every new plan is fresh and progressive — new themes and a little more challenge each week, so it never feels repetitive • Warm-up, main set, and cool-down segments, each with a skip option • Live voice coaching compares your real pace to the plan and cheers you on GPS-MAPPED WALKS • Map your walks, runs, and hikes with distance, duration, and full route • Turn the map on or off mid-walk to save battery — your timer and step count keep going • A rich summary and celebration every time you finish WATER & BMI • Log your water intake and stay hydrated with optional reminders • Track your BMI and weight over time with a clear, simple history STAY ON TRACK • Home-screen widget — show just your steps, or steps + calories + distance • Smart reminders: a daily walk nudge, step-progress updates, hydration reminders, and an optional weekly weigh-in • 7-day trends plus detailed Day / Week / Month reports for every metric • Metric or imperial units • Fun goal celebrations to keep you motivated PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your steps, routes, weight, and water data stay on your device. We don't run servers that collect them. FREE TO START Download and use StepCounter.com for free — and your first walking plan is free. Create additional plans free with a short video, a one-time purchase, or Premium. Go Premium for unlimited plans and an ad-free experience. Start walking toward your goal today. — Premium subscription • Monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions unlock unlimited walking plans and remove all ads. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://stepcounter.com/ios/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

SimpleSteps Pedometer3 screens
StepCounter.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleSteps Pedometer at none against StepCounter.com's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. StepCounter.com sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SimpleSteps Pedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SimpleSteps Pedometer versus StepCounter.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleSteps PedometerStepCounter.com
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason QuigleySmriti Tomer

In-app purchases

None

SimpleSteps Pedometer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

StepCounter.com

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Walking Coach$9.99

Questions

Is SimpleSteps Pedometer free?
SimpleSteps Pedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StepCounter.com free?
StepCounter.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleSteps Pedometer or StepCounter.com have ads?
Neither SimpleSteps Pedometer nor StepCounter.com shows ads.

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