# Daily Steps vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Daily Steps at 4.7 against Pedometer's 3.6. Daily Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 5). Pedometer's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Steps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daily Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Steps has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Daily Steps's written reviews are positive against 95% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Daily Steps ships an update every 10 days, Pedometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Steps | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-steps-step-counter/id720629415/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **95.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harbour City Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/548893440) | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-steps-step-counter/id720629415)

Effortlessly track your daily steps, distance, and calories burned with a clean, intuitive interface. Set personal goals, view progress with helpful widgets, and receive walking tips to stay motivated. Integrates seamlessly with HealthKit for a comprehensive overview of your activity.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Activity tracking (distance, flights climbed, energy burnt), Daily step targets, Progress visualization, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch complications, Walking tips

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Great for daily walking
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Watch
- 👍 Motivating and encouraging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Steps not recorded accurately
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Limited features beyond step tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not recorded during use
- Syncing issues between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Inaccurate step count data

**Requested features**

- Display distance in miles/kilometers
- Add goal setting and progress tracking
- Provide more detailed analytics and history
- Implement Apple Watch app and complications
- Improve widget functionality


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484)

Track your daily steps, calories, and distance with this intuitive walking and running tracker. Set personal goals and visualize your progress with weekly, monthly, and yearly reports. Utilize GPS for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

**Highlights:** Step history (weekly, monthly, yearly), Graphical progress representation, All-day step tracking, Record steps, calories, distance, GPS outdoor activity tracking, Set step goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Purchases | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Purchases | $4.99 | per month |
| Pedometer - Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Purchase | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Pedometer - Yearly Subs | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchase | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchases | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Steps free?

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

### Is Pedometer free?

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

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

Daily Steps is rated higher. Daily Steps averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Pedometer averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Daily Steps or Pedometer have ads?

Pedometer shows ads; Daily Steps does not.

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

Daily Steps ships an update every 10 days, and Pedometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Daily Steps was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pedometer on October 18, 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.*