Comparison

StepForest vs Pedometer

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

Head to head
About

StepForest

This app tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned, syncing with your device's motion data. It offers a unique visual reward system where a virtual forest grows as you reach your goals, with optional features for deeper insights and customization.

Highlights
  • Step, distance, and calorie tracking
  • Virtual forest growth reward system
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • No account or signup required
  • Home screen widgets
  • Weight and BMI logging
  • Streaks and badges
Features
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StepForest is a step counter that stays out of your way: no account, no location permission, and simple setup. Walk, and a small forest grows along with you. WHY PEOPLE KEEP IT · No account or signup — connect Apple Health or Motion & Fitness to see your steps · No location permission. StepForest does not record your route · Steps come from Apple Health and your iPhone's motion data · StepForest only reads Apple Health. It never writes to it · A daily goal you can change anytime, from a short walk to 10,000 steps STEP COUNTING See today's steps, distance, calories, and goal progress. With your permission, StepForest reads steps recorded by Apple Health. When health data is unavailable, it can use your phone's motion data and tells you the source. YOUR GREEN SPACE Every walk leaves a mark. Reach your daily goal to earn water drops, then water the tree in your Green Space. Keep going and a tree house, birds, a photo frame by the window, and other small things appear — a quiet place that fills up as you move. Day or night, sound on or off, it is yours. TRENDS AND INSIGHTS Start with today's hourly steps, then switch to week, month, or year. See your daily average and how this period compares with the last one. Your first insight report is free once you have enough history, and it stays free to revisit. STREAKS AND BADGES Consecutive goal days build a streak. Check your current and longest streak, look back at any day on the calendar, and collect badges along the way. WEIGHT AND BMI Log your weight and height and follow BMI next to your steps. Units follow your region — pounds and feet by default in the US, with WHO weight categories. STEPFOREST PRO (OPTIONAL) The core app is free. The free version may display a banner ad; Pro removes ads and adds period comparisons, insights, and the cat and fireflies in your Green Space. Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime when available in your region. Purchases and restores use your Apple ID. PERMISSIONS AND PRIVACY · Health: reading steps and walking/running distance needs your permission, and only to show steps and statistics · Motion & Fitness: used when Apple Health data is not available · No location permission is requested · StepForest never writes data to Apple Health · No account required. Step cache, streaks, badges, and Green Space progress stay on your device Questions, refunds, or feedback: tianxin3344@icloud.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://stepforest.com/privacy_en Support: https://stepforest.com/support

About

Pedometer

This app helps you increase your daily steps, burn calories, and build a consistent walking habit. It automatically counts your steps, tracks distance, and provides real-time insights to keep you motivated. Premium features offer deeper analysis and unlimited history.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Real-time calorie tracking
  • Distance and walking time
  • Daily goal motivation
  • Live walk/run tracking
  • Progress insights
Features
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Turn your steps into real results. Pedometer: Step Counter Tracker helps you walk more, burn calories, and stay consistent every day. No setup, no confusion — just open the app and start moving. Feel your progress from the first day. WHY USERS LOVE IT • Count your steps automatically • Track calories burned in real time • See distance and walking time instantly • Stay motivated with a clear daily goal • Clean, simple, and easy to use START A WALK ANYTIME • Track your walk or run with live stats • See your route on the map in real time • Monitor steps, pace, distance, and calories • Works in the background during activity SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Track your daily activity • Build a consistent walking habit • Stay motivated with simple insights GO FURTHER WITH PREMIUM Unlock powerful features designed to keep you on track: • Estimated fat burn from your activity • Weekly and monthly progress insights • Unlimited history and detailed stats • Full workout tracking and route history Walk more. Burn more. Stay consistent. Download now and start moving today. Privacy Policy: https://www.zenbyte.app/stepszenly/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StepForest4 screens
Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pedometer at none against StepForest's shown. Pedometer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). StepForest's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. StepForest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StepForest against 5.0 for Pedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StepForest ships an update every 2 days, Pedometer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StepForest versus Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepForestPedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer北京智动无限信息技术有限公司ZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

StepForest

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pedometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepForest

Subscriptions2
  • StepForest Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • StepForest Pro Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Pedometer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is StepForest free?
StepForest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StepForest or Pedometer?
StepForest and Pedometer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do StepForest or Pedometer have ads?
StepForest shows ads; Pedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, StepForest or Pedometer?
StepForest ships an update every 2 days, and Pedometer every 5 days. Most recently, StepForest was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pedometer on September 29, 2026.

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