# Steps vs Pedometer & Step Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steps at fortnightly against Pedometer & Step Counter's every 2 months. Steps also leads on ratings volume (134K vs 13K). Pedometer & Step Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pedometer & Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Steps against 4.9 for Pedometer & Step Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 134K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pedometer & Step Counter's.

Steps ships an update fortnightly, Pedometer & Step Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Pedometer & Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Year of Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315297566) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518)

This app tracks your daily walking distance and step count with a simple, visually engaging interface. Set personal goals and monitor your progress with changing colors, while also recording workouts and syncing with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Step and distance tracking, Goal setting with visual progress, Calorie tracking, Workout recording with GPS, Apple Health integration, Widgets for iPhone and Apple Watch, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as written
- 👍 Helps with fitness goals
- 👍 Responsive customer service
- 👍 Useful and convenient
- 👍 Accurate tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Deleting or reducing steps
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not recording properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Incorrect step counts
- Syncing issues with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually enter steps
- Improve step counting accuracy
- Enhance syncing with Apple Watch
- Add more customization options
- Improve history and data visualization


### Pedometer & Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867)

This app tracks your daily steps, burned calories, and walking distance using your phone's built-in sensor. It offers clear graphs of your progress and syncs with Apple Health. Enjoy a private and battery-efficient step-counting experience with customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Step counting using built-in sensor, Calorie and distance tracking, Clear progress graphs, Syncs with Apple Health, Battery saving design, No sign-in required, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove ads forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💪 Motivates users to stay active
- 📊 Provides detailed statistics
- 🎉 Rewarding goal achievements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔄 Loses or resets historical data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding pause button
- 🤖 Counts non-walking movements as steps
- 💰 Requires subscription for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect calorie/distance calculations
- Syncing issues between phone and app

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add steps
- Sync with Apple Watch or other wearables
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- More customization options for goals and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pedometer & Step Counter free?

Pedometer & Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Pedometer & Step Counter?

Pedometer & Step Counter is rated higher. Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Pedometer & Step Counter averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Steps or Pedometer & Step Counter have ads?

Both Steps and Pedometer & Step Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Pedometer & Step Counter?

Steps ships an update fortnightly, and Pedometer & Step Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pedometer & Step Counter on September 27, 2026.

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