# Pedometer++ vs Steps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pedometer++ at 70% against Steps's 49%. Pedometer++ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (182K vs 19K). Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer++ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer++ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer++ has 182K ratings behind it against 19K, 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 49% of Steps's.

Pedometer++ ships an update every 3 weeks, Steps every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer++ | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-plus/id712286167/reviews)** | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 19K |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer++

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #134 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**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


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and stairs climbed in the background. Set personalized daily goals for activity and monitor your progress over time with clear historical data. It's designed for effortless use and battery efficiency.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Distance and calorie monitoring, Flights of stairs climbed, Daily goal setting, Daily, weekly, monthly totals, Background operation, Apple Health data import

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Practical and efficient
- 👍 Good design
- 👍 Helps with weight control and health
- 👍 Accurate step counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔍 Lacks options to customize settings
- 💸 Too many ads, disruptive to use
- 🔋 Steps not recorded when phone not carried
- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not accurately counted
- App freezes or lags when opening
- Steps/distance data resets or disappears

**Requested features**

- Add option to track calories burned
- Provide weekly/monthly step history
- Allow conversion between steps and distance (miles/km)
- Implement a premium version to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer++ free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

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

Pedometer++ is rated higher. Pedometer++ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Steps averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

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

Both Pedometer++ and Steps show ads.

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

Pedometer++ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps every 9 days. Most recently, Pedometer++ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Steps on September 23, 2026.

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