Comparison

Stepwise Pedometer vs SplitShiftr

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

Head to head
About

Stepwise Pedometer

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
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A powerful yet simple pedometer that tracks your activity and motivates you to achieve your fitness goals. Stepwise is a modern, fully featured pedometer with many useful features in a simple, intuitive interface: - Set your goal. - Track your steps, calories, distance, active time, speed and more. - See your progress. - Start a trip. - Share with friends. - Optional motivational messages. - Apple Watch app merges data for better accuracy. - Today Widget. - HealthKit integration. Stepwise is ad-supported. If you choose to purchase Stepwise Premium annual subscription to remove ads and export your data, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews at the same cost unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period and account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Stepwise requires motion and location access to accurately track your activity. Stepwise privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.stepwiseapp.com/privacy https://www.stepwiseapp.com/termsofuse

About

SplitShiftr

Features
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Take control of your activity data. SplitShiftr is a powerful GPX editor for runners and cyclists who want full control over their activity files. Adjust splits, correct sensor data, and export a clean activity ready to upload anywhere. Whether your watch recorded inaccurate pace, a GPS drift distorted your route, or a paused segment ruined your splits — SplitShiftr lets you fix it in seconds. Key Features Running & Cycling modes - Toggle between running (pace) and cycling (speed) for activity-appropriate editing. Edit splits per kilometre - Adjust pace or speed for each segment or rebalance time across the activity. Correct heart rate data - Offset, scale, or smooth heart rate readings affected by sensor errors. Goal pace & speed calculator - Set a target time and automatically redistribute splits across the activity. Edit activity metrics - Modify cadence, elevation, temperature, and other recorded values. Remove pauses - Strip out breaks, stops, and paused segments to smooth your total time and get a clean, uninterrupted activity. Route preview - Visualise your activity on a map and compare before and after changes. Export GPX files - Download your edited activity and upload it to your training platform. Fast processing - Edit and export most activities in under 30 seconds. SplitShiftr works with GPX files from most running watches, cycling computers, and fitness apps. Perfect for fixing: • GPS drift • Incorrect pauses • Sensor spikes • Split timing errors • Activity recording glitches • Long breaks inflating total time SplitShiftr Pro Unlock advanced editing tools and remove ads. Pro features include: • Unlimited GPX processing • Per-split editing tools • Advanced activity charts • No ads From £2.99/month or £19.99/year. Subscription Information • SplitShiftr Pro Monthly — 1 month — £2.99/month, auto-renewing • SplitShiftr Pro Annual — 1 year — £19.99/year (£1.67/month), auto-renewing • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase • Privacy Policy: https://jackbarrell.github.io/splitr-legal/privacy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeveula/

Screenshots

Stepwise Pedometer4 screens
SplitShiftr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SplitShiftr at every 5 days against Stepwise Pedometer's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Stepwise Pedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year and SplitShiftr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stepwise Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, SplitShiftr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Stepwise Pedometer versus SplitShiftr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepwise PedometerSplitShiftr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperProgress Concepts LimitedJack Barrell

Bugs and requests

Stepwise Pedometer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Steps not recording properly on some days
  • App crashes or freezes for some users

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

SplitShiftr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Stepwise Pedometer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$5.491 Year
One-time3
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Great Tip$1.99
  • Awesome Tip$4.99
2 purchases

SplitShiftr

Subscriptions2
  • ReRun Pro$2.991 Month
  • ReRun Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stepwise Pedometer free?
Stepwise Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitShiftr free?
SplitShiftr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stepwise Pedometer or SplitShiftr have ads?
Both Stepwise Pedometer and SplitShiftr show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stepwise Pedometer or SplitShiftr?
Stepwise Pedometer ships an update every 2 months, and SplitShiftr every 5 days. Most recently, Stepwise Pedometer was updated on October 29, 2026 and SplitShiftr on October 7, 2026.

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