# Stepwise Pedometer vs MoveX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stepwise Pedometer at 83% against MoveX's 30%. Stepwise Pedometer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 417). MoveX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stepwise Pedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year and MoveX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stepwise Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepwise Pedometer has 3.7K ratings behind it against 417, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Stepwise Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 30% of MoveX's.

Stepwise Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, MoveX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepwise Pedometer | MoveX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724/reviews)** | [3.7 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 417 |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Progress Concepts Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/788761727) | [少星 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/985946831) |

## What reviewers say

### Stepwise Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724)

This app is a modern pedometer that tracks your daily activity, including steps, calories, distance, and active time. It helps you set and achieve fitness goals with progress visualization and optional motivational messages. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit for enhanced accuracy.

**Highlights:** Set fitness goals, Track steps, calories, distance, active time, Visualize progress, Start and track trips, Share activity with friends, Apple Watch and HealthKit integration, Today Widget

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.49 | per year |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 🚀 Runs in the background without draining battery
- 💡 Motivates users to reach daily goals
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with syncing and data recording
- 🔧 Some users report inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔧 Complaints about recent app updates and changes

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not recording properly on some days
- App crashes or freezes for some users

**Requested features**

- Add GPS functionality to track routes and elevation
- Improve graphs and data visualization
- Allow manual entry of steps for days when phone is not carried


### MoveX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities, places visited, and time spent with others. It provides weekly journals with personalized insights to help you understand your past and plan for the future, boosting productivity and habit building.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting and tracking, Calorie burn calculation, Activity and route mapping, Editable daily timeline, Integration with Apple Health, AI-powered activity analysis, Data export (GPX, CSV)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless tracking of activities
- 💡 Great replacement for the discontinued Moves app
- 👍 Improved over time based on user feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking and activity categorization
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working unexpectedly
- Fails to import data from the original Moves app
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for imperial units (miles, feet)
- Integration with other fitness/health apps
- Backup and restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepwise Pedometer free?

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

### Is MoveX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stepwise Pedometer or MoveX?

Stepwise Pedometer is rated higher. Stepwise Pedometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while MoveX averages 3.7 from 417 ratings.

### Do Stepwise Pedometer or MoveX have ads?

Stepwise Pedometer shows ads; MoveX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stepwise Pedometer or MoveX?

Stepwise Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, and MoveX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stepwise Pedometer was updated on October 14, 2026 and MoveX on October 16, 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.*