# Steps vs Pedometer World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pedometer World at 100% against Steps's 49%. Steps's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (19K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pedometer World's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Pedometer World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Pedometer World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-world-step-counter/id1574077421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [ITO Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027151074) |

## 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 World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-world-step-counter/id1574077421)

This app transforms your daily walks into virtual global journeys, letting you explore famous landmarks and historical sites. Earn in-app currency to unlock new routes and discover fascinating stories and photos as you move.

**Highlights:** Virtual global travel with step tracking, Explore landmarks and historical sites, Unlock new routes with earned currency, Interactive map for progress tracking, Daily free gifts for route unlocks, Save battery by stopping tracking

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads. | $3.99 | per month |
| 100 Rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Rubies | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Pedometer World free?

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

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

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Pedometer World averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Steps or Pedometer World have ads?

Both Steps and Pedometer World show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Pedometer World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pedometer World on October 13, 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.*