Comparison

Stepping Stone Pedometer vs Steps Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Stepping Stone Pedometer

This application tracks your daily steps, offering estimates for distance, calories, and walking time. It features customizable skins and a progress ring for daily goals, all while prioritizing user privacy by keeping data on your device. The app is completely free with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Responsive step counting
  • Daily goal progress ring
  • Distance and calorie estimates
  • Offline functionality
  • Customizable app skins
  • No ads or subscriptions
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Stepping Stone is a step counter, designed to help you as much as it possibly can on your journey of improvement: FREE, WITH NO CATCH Every feature in this app is free. There are no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no ads anywhere. The only things for sale are optional cosmetic skins, a way to support the app if you ever want to, never a requirement. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Steps are counted on your device, using your phone's built-in motion sensor. No account, no sign-in, no analytics, no tracking. We never see, sell, or share your data. We couldn't even if we wanted to, because nothing leaves your phone. MAKE IT YOURS Skins re-theme the entire app to match your personality. You can preview any skin for free before deciding to buy it. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Stepping Stone is solely made by me, and I think health should be free and honest. Join the Discord server (in Settings) to shape what comes next, including community-designed skins. WHAT IT DOES • Responsive step count that ticks with every step • Daily goal with a progress ring you can set to any target • Distance, calories, and walking-time estimates • Recent-day history at a glance • Four full app skins (one free, three optional) • Light and dark modes for every skin • Works entirely offline WHAT IT DOESN'T DO • No ads • No subscriptions • No account required • No data collection Good luck out there. Remember to take things one day at a time :)

About

Steps Buddy

Features
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Turn every walk into a journey with Steps Buddy — a beautiful step counter, walking tracker and daily fitness motivation app designed to make movement feel rewarding and fun. Steps Buddy does more than count steps. It transforms everyday walking into an immersive experience with scenic roads, animated environments, customizable avatars, meaningful milestones and shareable progress. Whether you are starting with a short walk, building a 10,000-step habit or working toward long-term distance goals, Steps Buddy helps you stay consistent without making fitness feel complicated. WHY USERS WILL LOVE STEPS BUDDY Walk through inspiring scenes Choose city, forest, lake, golden-hour and night environments. Your avatar moves along the road as you walk, making every step feel like part of a real journey. Choose your walking buddy Personalize the experience with adults, children, athletes and runners. Pick the character that feels right for you. Track daily activity See live steps, goal progress, estimated distance, active time and calories in one clean dashboard. Steps Buddy works as a simple pedometer app, walking distance tracker and daily activity tracker. Set goals that fit your life Choose 5K, 8K or 12K step goals, or create a custom daily target. Start small, build confidence and increase your goal when ready. See your complete journey Review daily, weekly, yearly and lifetime steps. Understand how far you have walked and how your consistency grows. Unlock meaningful achievements Celebrate your first kilometer, complete a 5K, reach marathon distance, become a 1,000 KM legend, walk the equivalent of a trip around Earth and continue toward the Moon. Every milestone turns movement into a bigger story. Build motivating streaks Progress rings, weekly charts and walking streaks help you see momentum. Steps Buddy gives you gentle motivation without pressure or extreme routines. Share your progress Create shareable updates with your steps, stats, goal progress and achievements. Send your journey to friends and family with motivating messages. Customize your walking feel Select scenes, avatars, sound, haptics, motion assistance and daily goals. The experience is smooth, personal and easy to use. HOW STEPS BUDDY IS DIFFERENT Many pedometer and step tracker apps only show numbers. Steps Buddy combines step tracking with visual storytelling. Instead of staring at a plain counter, you watch your avatar move through scenes while distance, achievements and lifetime progress become part of an ongoing journey. It is a walking motivation app for people who want encouragement, not pressure. It is ideal for beginners building a daily walking habit, busy users trying to move more, families who enjoy shared goals, and anyone looking for a simple 10,000 steps tracker with a rewarding experience. BENEFITS • Makes daily movement more enjoyable • Helps build a consistent walking routine • Encourages realistic step goals • Makes progress easier to understand • Adds motivation through scenes, avatars and milestones • Helps celebrate small wins and long-term achievements SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Steps Buddy is a subscription-based app. An active auto-renewing subscription is required to access the full premium experience. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before expiry. Manage or cancel in Apple ID subscription settings. Available plans, prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Restore Purchases is supported. Download Steps Buddy and turn today’s walk into a journey you will be proud to continue. Privacy Policy and Support : https://iamspecial.co/steps-buddy/ Terms of Use (EULA): Apple Standard EULA — https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stepping Stone Pedometer4 screens
Steps Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps Buddy at none against Stepping Stone Pedometer's 3. Stepping Stone Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Stepping Stone Pedometer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Steps Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stepping Stone Pedometer versus Steps Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepping Stone PedometerSteps Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUIS ENRIQUE GONZALEZ VAZQUEZSaurabh Khare

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stepping Stone Pedometer

One-time3
  • Sunrise$1.99
  • Neon$1.99
  • Trail$1.99
None

Steps Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stepping Stone Pedometer free?
Stepping Stone Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Buddy free?
Steps Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stepping Stone Pedometer or Steps Buddy have ads?
Neither Stepping Stone Pedometer nor Steps Buddy shows ads.

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