# Pedometer++ vs Step Counter free

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer++ at 4.8 against Step Counter free's 2.3. Pedometer++ also leads on ratings volume (182K vs 3) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Step Counter free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pedometer++ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Step Counter free asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pedometer++ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer++ has 182K ratings behind it against 3, 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 67% of Step Counter free's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer++ | Step Counter free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (182K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-plus/id712286167/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) | [Moritz Berger](https://appshunter.io/developer/769529432) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer++

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #133 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


### Step Counter free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469)

Track your daily steps and distance traveled with this pedometer. It displays your progress over the last seven days and is designed to be energy-saving by utilizing the device's built-in M7 chip.

**Highlights:** Tracks daily steps, Displays last seven days' steps, Shows distance traveled, Energy-saving design, Utilizes M7 chip data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer++ free?

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

### Is Step Counter free free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pedometer++ or Step Counter free?

Pedometer++ is rated higher. Pedometer++ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 182K ratings, while Step Counter free averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pedometer++ or Step Counter free have ads?

Pedometer++ shows ads; Step Counter free does not.

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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.*