Comparison

iSteps GPS Pedometer vs StepsApp Pedometer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iSteps GPS Pedometer

This app tracks your daily steps, distance, speed, and calories burned. It offers an optional upgrade for GPS route mapping and logging your walks. Easily set up your profile and start tracking your activity to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Step tracking
  • Distance walked
  • Calories burned
  • Walking speed
  • GPS route mapping (upgrade)
  • Background operation
Features
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iSteps GPS Pedometer is a reliable and easy to use pedometer that keeps track of your walks and daily steps. The app also displays distance walked, average speed, walking time and calories burned. Option to buy Upgrade Package with GPS route mapping and log function. • Runs in the background allowing you to lock your phone or use other apps while walking • Keeps track of number of steps, calories burned, distance walked and walking speed • Choose “Daily Totals Tracking” to record all your steps during the day • Option to buy Upgrade Package with GPS route mapping and log function that stores all your walks for later view iSteps GPS Pedometer is a fun way to help you promote your physical activity. For long-term health it is recommended that we take approx. 10,000 steps a day. For successful weight loss, daily steps should amount to 12,000-15,000. To get started using iSteps, set up your personal profile by entering your height in cm or inches, your weight in lbs or kg, and choose how you want your results displayed, either in kcal or kJ and distance in miles or km. Then press the START button and you are ready to GO! We recommend that you wear your iPhone or iPod touch by your waist or in your pocket, but you may need to experiment a bit to find the best location for optimal accuracy. Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. With the option to turn off “Daily Totals Tracking”, you can save battery when needed

About

StepsApp Pedometer

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Workout tracking with GPS and heart rate
  • Apple Health and Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable charts and animations
  • Goal setting and notifications
  • Widgets for home screen
  • Wheelchair push tracking
Features
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The step counter that actually gets you moving. Join over 100 million people building healthier habits with StepsApp. Track your daily activity, stay consistent with streaks, and now compete with friends through leaderboards, group challenges, and social features that make walking surprisingly addictive. FEATURES • Automatic step tracking • Daily goals and streaks • Challenges with friends, family, and coworkers • Leaderboards and groups • Workout tracking with Heart Rate Zones and Insights • Apple Health integration • Apple Watch support • Activity trends, records, and analytics • Beautiful charts and animations • Awards and achievements • Home Screen widgets • Lock Screen widgets • Dark Mode and customizable app icons • Social sharing • Wheelchair support • Export your data • No extra hardware required PRO FEATURES • Advanced analytics & insights • GPS workout tracking • Premium customization • Additional Streak Freezes • Advanced goals • Fully ad-free experience * PRO features require an active paid subscription. CONNECT YOUR DEVICES StepsApp seamlessly syncs with popular health and fitness devices — on your wrist, finger, or phone. • Apple Watch • Garmin • Oura • Fitbit • Whoop • Polar • Amazfit • And many more STAY MOTIVATED StepsApp turns movement into a habit. Set a daily goal. Build streaks. Join challenges. Climb the leaderboard. Whether you walk 2,000 steps or 20,000, StepsApp helps you stay consistent and actually enjoy the process. Small daily wins add up fast. TRACK EVERYTHING Get a complete overview of your activity: • Steps • Distance • Floors climbed • Active calories • Walking time • Workouts and routes • Heart rate data • Weekly, monthly, and yearly trends See your progress evolve over time with detailed insights, averages, and personal records. CHALLENGES, GROUPS & LEADERBOARDS Walking is better together. Create groups with friends, family, coworkers, or your entire office. Compete in daily and weekly leaderboards, motivate each other, and stay accountable through shared challenges. A little competition goes a long way. APPLE WATCH & APPLE HEALTH • Sync seamlessly with Apple Health • Combine activity from iPhone and Apple Watch • Track workouts with GPS on Apple Watch • Secure health data storage DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Accessible with VoiceOver • Wheelchair support • Available in 20+ languages • Clean, simple, and highly customizable interface Download StepsApp and start building healthier habits one step at a time. Privacy Policy: https://steps.app/privacy

Screenshots

iSteps GPS Pedometer2 screens
StepsApp Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StepsApp Pedometer at 93% against iSteps GPS Pedometer's 13%. StepsApp Pedometer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 46 months). iSteps GPS Pedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iSteps GPS Pedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StepsApp Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of iSteps GPS Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 93% of StepsApp Pedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSteps GPS Pedometer ships an update every 46 months, StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iSteps GPS Pedometer versus StepsApp Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSteps GPS PedometerStepsApp Pedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings)4.8 (297K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7297K — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB405 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKBMSoft ApSStepsApp GmbH

Customer experience

iSteps GPS Pedometer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

StepsApp Pedometer

All ratings297,353 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews10,042 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

iSteps GPS Pedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

StepsApp Pedometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps disappearing throughout the day
  • Syncing issues between phone and watch
  • Incorrect distance/calorie calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add manual step/distance entry
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options
  • Ability to compete with friends

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iSteps GPS Pedometer

One-time1
  • Upgrade Package$1.99
14 purchases

StepsApp Pedometer

Subscriptions12
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly2 variants$19.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly$23.901 Year
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time2
  • StepsApp Freeze - 1day$0.99
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is iSteps GPS Pedometer free?
iSteps GPS Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepsApp Pedometer free?
StepsApp Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSteps GPS Pedometer or StepsApp Pedometer?
StepsApp Pedometer is rated higher. iSteps GPS Pedometer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 from 297K ratings.
Do iSteps GPS Pedometer or StepsApp Pedometer have ads?
StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; iSteps GPS Pedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, iSteps GPS Pedometer or StepsApp Pedometer?
iSteps GPS Pedometer ships an update every 46 months, and StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. Most recently, iSteps GPS Pedometer was updated on August 15, 2026 and StepsApp Pedometer on September 28, 2026.

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