# The Pedometer vs Running Walking Tracker Goals

The clearest difference is rating: Running Walking Tracker Goals at 4.8 against The Pedometer's 3.9. Running Walking Tracker Goals also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (109K vs 17). The Pedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Walking Tracker Goals holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 109K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of The Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Pedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pedometer | Running Walking Tracker Goals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pedometer-step-counter/id736071203/reviews) | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 181 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MUTLU ISLER TEKNOLOJI VE ILETISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LTD STI](https://appshunter.io/developer/547195384) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pedometer free?

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

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Pedometer or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is rated higher. The Pedometer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Running Walking Tracker Goals averages 4.8 from 109K ratings.

### Do The Pedometer or Running Walking Tracker Goals have ads?

The Pedometer shows ads; Running Walking Tracker Goals does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Pedometer or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

The Pedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Most recently, The Pedometer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Running Walking Tracker Goals on October 26, 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.*