# The Pedometer vs Step Counter ⓒ

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.5 against The Pedometer's 3.9. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 17) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). The Pedometer's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K 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 73% of Step Counter ⓒ'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, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pedometer | Step Counter ⓒ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pedometer-step-counter/id736071203/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 181 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MUTLU ISLER TEKNOLOJI VE ILETISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LTD STI](https://appshunter.io/developer/547195384) | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) |

## 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 |


### Step Counter ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Walking/running distance tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Water intake tracking with reminders, Fitness goal setting, Health Kit integration, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps stay motivated
- 🤝 Tracks progress well
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weight/height input issues
- Inaccurate calorie tracking

**Requested features**

- Customizable step goals
- Real-time step tracking
- Better water intake tracking
- Workout duration tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pedometer free?

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

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Pedometer or Step Counter ⓒ?

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. The Pedometer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do The Pedometer or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?

Both The Pedometer and Step Counter ⓒ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pedometer or Step Counter ⓒ?

The Pedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, The Pedometer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on October 23, 2026.

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