# Steps vs Pedometer Plus

Steps and Pedometer Plus both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Pedometer Plus's written reviews are positive against 49% of Steps's. Pedometer Plus also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 116). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pedometer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Steps against 4.6 for Pedometer Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 81% of Pedometer Plus's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Pedometer Plus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Pedometer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | [4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-step-counter/id1137052292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pedometer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-step-counter/id1137052292)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, calculating distance, duration, and calories burned. It's designed to be battery-friendly and works in the background without GPS. Monitor your progress with detailed graphs and history to support your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Automatic step recording, Calculates distance, duration, and calories, Battery-friendly operation, Background tracking, Advanced graphs and history, Export step history to CSV, Displays floors climbed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads and Pro features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Pedometer Plus free?

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

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

Steps and Pedometer Plus are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19K and 116 ratings respectively.

### Do Steps or Pedometer Plus have ads?

Both Steps and Pedometer Plus show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Pedometer Plus fortnightly. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pedometer Plus on September 9, 2026.

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