# Stepwise Pedometer vs Move

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Move at none against Stepwise Pedometer's 4. Move also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Stepwise Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Move asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Stepwise Pedometer against 4.8 for Move. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepwise Pedometer has 3.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Stepwise Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Move's.

Stepwise Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, Move every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stepwise Pedometer | Move |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724/reviews) | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 83.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Progress Concepts Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/788761727) | [AP Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220679577) |

## 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


### Move

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/move-smart-pacer/id6448405937)

This app encourages users to increase their daily step count to combat sedentary lifestyles and reduce health risks. It leverages HealthKit data to track progress and motivate users to achieve 8,000 steps daily for improved well-being.

**Highlights:** Step counting via HealthKit, Promotes increased daily activity, Health risk reduction focus, Reverses sedentary lifestyle effects, Social movement encouragement

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stepwise Pedometer free?

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

### Is Move free?

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

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

Move is rated higher. Stepwise Pedometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Move averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Stepwise Pedometer or Move have ads?

Stepwise Pedometer shows ads; Move does not.

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

Stepwise Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Move every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stepwise Pedometer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Move on October 2, 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.*