# Pedometer++ vs CoolFirePD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pedometer++ at 70% against CoolFirePD's 0%. Pedometer++ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (185K vs 2). CoolFirePD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer++ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CoolFirePD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pedometer++ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer++ has 185K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Pedometer++'s written reviews are positive against 0% of CoolFirePD's.

Pedometer++ ships an update every 2 weeks, CoolFirePD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer++ | CoolFirePD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (185K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-plus/id712286167/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolfirepd/id1637201092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [New York Standard Watch Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/828885617) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-plus/id712286167)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #180 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your daily steps, walking distance, calories burned, and heart rate. Set goals, earn badges, and view progress with easy-to-read graphs. Explore routes, create custom paths, and download offline maps for outdoor adventures.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Distance and calorie tracking, Custom goal setting, Progress graphs and badges, Route creation and import, Offline map downloads, Apple Watch complications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Pedometer++ Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable goals and challenges
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward interface
- 👍 Helpful for tracking fitness progress
- 🚀 Syncs well with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step and floor tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent data sync between devices
- 🐛 Steps/distance randomly deducted
- 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Monthly challenges not always working

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not syncing properly between devices
- Incorrect step and distance calculations
- Losing long-standing streaks and progress

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually adjust steps
- Provide more detailed historical data
- Allow setting a custom start of the week
- Include a 'sick day' or 'rest day' option
- Improve accuracy of stairs/floors tracking


### CoolFirePD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolfirepd/id1637201092)

This app works with a compatible pedometer to track your daily steps, calories burned, and other health metrics. It seamlessly syncs this data with your device's health platform for a comprehensive overview of your activity.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Calorie tracking, Health data synchronization, Activity monitoring, Pedometer pairing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer++ free?

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

### Is CoolFirePD free?

CoolFirePD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pedometer++ or CoolFirePD?

Pedometer++ is rated higher. Pedometer++ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 185K ratings, while CoolFirePD averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pedometer++ or CoolFirePD have ads?

Pedometer++ shows ads; CoolFirePD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pedometer++ or CoolFirePD?

Pedometer++ ships an update every 2 weeks, and CoolFirePD every 5 days. Most recently, Pedometer++ was updated on November 3, 2026 and CoolFirePD on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*