# Steps vs Pedometer & Step Counter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steps at every 9 days against Pedometer & Step Counter's every 2 months. Pedometer & Step Counter's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 49%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 & Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer & Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pedometer & Step Counter's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Pedometer & Step Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Pedometer & Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## 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 & Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-and-step-counter/id1286965867)

This app tracks your daily steps, burned calories, and walking distance using your phone's built-in sensor. It offers clear graphs of your progress and syncs with Apple Health. Enjoy a private and battery-efficient step-counting experience with customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Step counting using built-in sensor, Calorie and distance tracking, Clear progress graphs, Syncs with Apple Health, Battery saving design, No sign-in required, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove ads forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💪 Motivates users to stay active
- 📊 Provides detailed statistics
- 🎉 Rewarding goal achievements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔄 Loses or resets historical data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding pause button
- 🤖 Counts non-walking movements as steps
- 💰 Requires subscription for full features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Incorrect calorie/distance calculations
- Syncing issues between phone and app

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add steps
- Sync with Apple Watch or other wearables
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- More customization options for goals and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Pedometer & Step Counter free?

Pedometer & Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Pedometer & Step Counter?

Pedometer & Step Counter is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Pedometer & Step Counter averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.

### Do Steps or Pedometer & Step Counter have ads?

Both Steps and Pedometer & Step Counter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Pedometer & Step Counter?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Pedometer & Step Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pedometer & Step Counter on September 24, 2026.

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