# My StepCounter vs ActivityTracker Pedometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ActivityTracker Pedometer at 97% against My StepCounter's 29%. ActivityTracker Pedometer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (102K vs 17). My StepCounter'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. My StepCounter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ActivityTracker Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActivityTracker Pedometer has 102K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of My StepCounter's written reviews are positive against 97% of ActivityTracker Pedometer's.

My StepCounter ships an update every 3 weeks, ActivityTracker Pedometer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My StepCounter | ActivityTracker Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499/reviews) | **[4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **102K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **97.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael James](https://appshunter.io/developer/566407125) | [Bits&Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/584369640) |

## What reviewers say

### My StepCounter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-stepcounter/id789817499)

This app offers a simple and beautifully designed way to track your daily steps. It accurately records your activity regardless of where you carry your device and allows you to share your progress on social media.

**Highlights:** Beautiful User Interface, Accurate Activity Tracking, Social Media Sharing, Improved Animations

**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 My StepCounter free?

My StepCounter 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, My StepCounter or ActivityTracker Pedometer?

ActivityTracker Pedometer is rated higher. My StepCounter averages 2.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ActivityTracker Pedometer averages 4.8 from 102K ratings.

### Do My StepCounter or ActivityTracker Pedometer have ads?

ActivityTracker Pedometer shows ads; My StepCounter does not.

### Which is updated more often, My StepCounter or ActivityTracker Pedometer?

My StepCounter ships an update every 3 weeks, and ActivityTracker Pedometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, My StepCounter was updated on September 29, 2026 and ActivityTracker Pedometer on October 3, 2026.

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