# Steps vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steps at 68% against Pedometer's 25%. Steps also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (134K vs 3.3K). Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pedometer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 134K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pedometer's.

Steps ships an update fortnightly, Pedometer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (134K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-activity-tracker/id708359518/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-run-and-step-counter/id1457975722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Year of Code, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/315297566) | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-run-and-step-counter/id1457975722)

This app accurately counts your steps, calories burned, and distance traveled using your phone's built-in sensor. Track your progress with hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, set goals, and view your achievements. It also offers GPS tracking and integrates with HealthKit for comprehensive fitness data.

**Highlights:** Accurate step counting, Calorie and distance tracking, Goal setting and achievements, Hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, GPS tracking, HealthKit integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Tracking Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Tracking Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Counter & Walk Tracker | $19.99 | per month |
| Advanced Tracking Tools | $49.99 | per year |
| Activity & Run Tracker | $49.99 | per year |
| Complete Fitness Metrics | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Helpful reminders to stay active
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🔒 Questionable privacy and security practices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤬 Aggressive upselling of premium features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- GPS tracking issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Motivational in-app notifications
- Customizable goal-setting options
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Ability to reset step count


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

Steps 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, Steps or Pedometer?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 134K ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Steps or Pedometer have ads?

Both Steps and Pedometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Pedometer?

Steps ships an update fortnightly, and Pedometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pedometer on October 16, 2026.

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