Comparison

iSteps GPS Pedometer vs Stepz

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

Stepz

This app automatically tracks your daily steps using your device's motion coprocessor, conserving battery life. It provides detailed activity overviews, allows goal setting, and integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness picture. Your data is stored privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic step recording
  • Low battery drain
  • Apple Health integration
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Distance calculation
  • Floors climbed tracking
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Stepz is a convenient step counter app that leverages the clever Apple Motion Coprocessor which collects your motion data automatically in the background while saving battery life. This simple pedometer app has been specifically developed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. Do you move enough throughout the day? Learn more about your daily activity and get fit by reaching your step goal! To provide you with a complete overview of your fitness progress, Stepz can import all your past steps from the Apple Health app. Stepz respects your privacy: all your personal fitness data is stored internally on your device and never shared via a network connection without your explicit consent. * Featured by Apple on the App Store Home Page under Best New Apps in 22 countries (April 2015) * * FEATURES * - Full Apple Health integration - Automatically records your steps - Very accurate and no GPS needed - Runs in the background with very low battery drain - Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and hourly step values - Distance calculation - Set your daily step goal - Shows floors climbed - Apple Watch app with clever data syncing - Connect with your friends * PREMIUM FEATURES * - iOS Today Widget for Notification Center - App icon badge shows your step count * USER REVIEWS * "Now that I have got this Stepz app I have stopped looking for any other system it is the very best to keep me on track.You have to try it once tried there is no looking back." (Sep 2018) "I love this app. It is just the tool I needed for motivation to walk more. Thanks. Keep up the good work." (Jul 2018) "Love love this step app. I've tried a couple others and read the reviews for STEPZ......decided to try "just 1 more". It's the best one I've tried! Love the calorie counting on this one too. Even the health one that comes with the iPhone doesn't compare to this one. Thank you!" (Nov 2017) ------------ SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=839671656 Privacy policy: https://bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=839671656 We are constantly improving our apps and would love to hear your suggestions, help us develop the best app available in the store! If you have found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature, email us at: stepz@bendingspoons.com

Screenshots

iSteps GPS Pedometer2 screens
Stepz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stepz at 77% against iSteps GPS Pedometer's 13%. Stepz also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 46 months). iSteps GPS Pedometer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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 Stepz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stepz holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K 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 77% of Stepz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSteps GPS Pedometer ships an update every 46 months, Stepz weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSteps GPS Pedometer versus Stepz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSteps GPS PedometerStepz
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings)4.5 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings733K — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKBMSoft ApSMosaic S.r.l.

Customer experience

iSteps GPS Pedometer

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

Stepz

All ratings32,553 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews2,464 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.0%

Bugs and requests

iSteps GPS Pedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Stepz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not accurately recorded
  • Data loss and sync issues
  • Crashes and freezes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to set custom stride length
  • Improve data sync and history tracking
  • Add more detailed analytics and insights
  • Provide a one-time purchase option

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iSteps GPS Pedometer

One-time1
  • Upgrade Package$1.99
10 purchases

Stepz

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Prime with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro with Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Bundle Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Bundle Subscription7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly - Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle - Free Trial7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • Stepz PRO$0.99

Questions

Is iSteps GPS Pedometer free?
iSteps GPS Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stepz free?
Stepz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSteps GPS Pedometer or Stepz?
Stepz is rated higher. iSteps GPS Pedometer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stepz averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.
Do iSteps GPS Pedometer or Stepz have ads?
Stepz shows ads; iSteps GPS Pedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, iSteps GPS Pedometer or Stepz?
iSteps GPS Pedometer ships an update every 46 months, and Stepz weekly. Most recently, iSteps GPS Pedometer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stepz on November 8, 2026.

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