# Step Counter free vs ActivityTracker Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: ActivityTracker Pedometer at 4.8 against Step Counter free's 3.0. ActivityTracker Pedometer also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 67%) and ratings volume (102K vs 4). Step Counter free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ActivityTracker Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Step Counter free asks for nothing beyond the download.

ActivityTracker Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActivityTracker Pedometer has 102K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Step Counter free's written reviews are positive against 97% of ActivityTracker Pedometer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter free | ActivityTracker Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469/reviews) | **[4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **102K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moritz Berger](https://appshunter.io/developer/769529432) | [Bits&Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/584369640) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-free/id775807469)

Track your daily steps and distance traveled with this pedometer. It displays your progress over the last seven days and is designed to be energy-saving by utilizing the device's built-in M7 chip.

**Highlights:** Tracks daily steps, Displays last seven days' steps, Shows distance traveled, Energy-saving design, Utilizes M7 chip data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ActivityTracker Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592)

Effortlessly track your daily steps, active calories, distance, and more using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. Set personal goals, view hourly and daily progress, and stay motivated to increase your activity for a healthier lifestyle. Offers workout tracking with GPS and detailed activity maps.

**Highlights:** Track steps, calories, distance, active time, floors climbed, Hourly activity breakdown, Daily, weekly, and yearly trend graphs, Workout tracking with GPS, Route mapping and detailed activity stats, Apple Watch and Health app integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityTracker PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityTracker PRO | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivational
- 📊 Detailed tracking
- 🔋 Accurate step counting
- 🤖 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor tracking
- 🔄 Syncing issues between phone and watch
- 📉 Inaccurate calorie/distance tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not updating in real-time
- App crashes on certain devices
- Complications not working on newer Apple Watch faces

**Requested features**

- Monthly/annual step/distance summary
- Manual data entry option
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter free free?

Step Counter free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ActivityTracker Pedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter free or ActivityTracker Pedometer?

ActivityTracker Pedometer is rated higher. Step Counter free averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ActivityTracker Pedometer averages 4.8 from 102K ratings.

### Do Step Counter free or ActivityTracker Pedometer have ads?

ActivityTracker Pedometer shows ads; Step Counter free does not.

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