# Steps vs The Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.6 against The Pedometer's 3.9. Steps also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 17) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). The Pedometer's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 49%) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 The Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 82% of The Pedometer'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, The Pedometer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | The Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pedometer-step-counter/id736071203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **82.4% 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 | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [MUTLU ISLER TEKNOLOJI VE ILETISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LTD STI](https://appshunter.io/developer/547195384) |

## 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


### The Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pedometer-step-counter/id736071203)

Track your daily, monthly, and annual steps with detailed graphs to monitor progress towards your goals. This app also offers features for creating walking routes, breathing exercises, and managing water intake, weight, and calories. Stay motivated with daily reminders and access healthy lifestyle content.

**Highlights:** Step counting (daily, monthly, annual), Progress graphs and goal tracking, Walking route creation and sharing, Breathing exercises, Water diary, weight tracker, calorie counter, Daily motivational notifications, HealthKit data integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is The Pedometer free?

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

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

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while The Pedometer averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Steps or The Pedometer have ads?

Both Steps and The Pedometer show ads.

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

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and The Pedometer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 25, 2026 and The Pedometer on August 21, 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.*