Sheiko vs Steps Tracker & Pedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sheiko
This app offers the official Sheiko strength training system for athletes looking to significantly increase their power. It provides 51 training cycles for all levels, detailed bar tracking, progress charts, and demonstration videos for lifts. Users can customize routines, take notes, and export their training history.
- 51 training cycles
- Bench specialization programs
- Bar tracking and analysis
- Demonstration videos for lifts
- Progress charts
- Customizable routines
- Intra-workout note taking
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- OFFICIAL SHEIKO TRAINING APP Is this you? You know how to do a squat, bench, and deadlift, you have been lifting for at least 3 months and you want to get much, much stronger. If so, this app is for you. Simply the best strength training system in the world from the man responsible for more gold medals than anyone else around. Enough said. - HIGHLIGHTS * Bench Specialization programs (in-app purchases) * Bar Tracking and Analysis * 51 training cycles * Training programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels * demonstration videos for the main and supplemental lifts * plenty of progress charts * easily customizable * intra-workout note taking * complete history view with export Sheiko also supports sharing workout data with the Apple Health app. The app includes 51 training cycles designed for all skill levels ranging from total beginners to advanced athletes. What's more, they are all completely flexible and easily modified for your own needs. Excel is nice but this is far easier. Confused about one of the exercises? Watch the video. Need more help? Come visit the forum. We've got you taken care of. Now let's get started!
Steps Tracker & Pedometer
This app tracks daily steps, distance, calories burned, and workout sessions. It offers detailed statistics and progress visuals, with an optional premium upgrade for advanced insights and unlimited records. Your health data remains private and on your device.
- Accurate step counting
- Walking distance tracking
- Calorie burn estimation
- Workout tracking with map view
- Daily, weekly, monthly statistics
- Clean and minimal interface
- Offline support
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Step Counter & Pedometer is a simple and powerful step tracker designed to help you stay active every day. Track your daily steps, walking distance, calories burned, and workout sessions — all in one clean and easy-to-use app. No ads. No accounts. No unnecessary complexity. Everything works directly on your device using Apple Health integration. Track Your Daily Activity • Accurate step counting using Apple Health • Real-time progress toward your daily goal • Walking distance tracking • Calorie burn estimation • Floors climbed tracking Stay motivated with clear progress visuals and daily performance insights. Workout Tracking Start a walking workout anytime. • Track duration, distance, and pace • View route on the map • Save detailed workout summaries • Review your workout history Perfect for daily walks, fitness goals, and improving consistency. Powerful Statistics Understand your progress over time. • Daily, weekly, and monthly step history • Trend graphs with average comparison • Goal tracking and performance overview • Detailed workout statistics See how your activity improves week after week. Designed for Simplicity • Clean and minimal interface • Fast performance • Offline support • No ads • Secure and private Your health data stays on your device. Premium Features Upgrade to unlock: • Full activity history • Advanced statistics and trends • Distance, calorie, and floor analytics • Unlimited workout records Premium helps you gain deeper insights into your activity and progress. Privacy First We do not collect or sell your personal data. Step Counter & Pedometer works securely with Apple Health to access step and activity information. Your data remains under your control. Start moving today. Download Step Counter & Pedometer and build a healthier daily routine. term of use: https://apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/ privacy policy: https://www.emzirmetakibi.com/steptracker/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Steps Tracker & Pedometer at Free against Sheiko's $19.99. Steps Tracker & Pedometer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Sheiko's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 12). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Steps Tracker & Pedometer is free to download; Sheiko costs $19.99 up front. Sheiko sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Steps Tracker & Pedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Steps Tracker & Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheiko has 147 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Sheiko's written reviews are positive against 100% of Steps Tracker & Pedometer's.
Sheiko ships an update every 3 weeks, Steps Tracker & Pedometer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sheiko | Steps Tracker & Pedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (147 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Frederick | ZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Sheiko
Steps Tracker & Pedometer
Bugs and requests
Sheiko
Reported bugs
27 issues- Videos not viewable (private on YouTube)
- App not opening after update
- Lost all purchases
- Cannot access purchased programs
- Password reset emails not received
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- App crashes upon opening
- Date functionality broken
- Blank selection screen
- Workout history deleted
- Input weights resetting
- App won't stay open
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Front squats don't change percentages
- Cannot change 1RM on front squats
- App crashes back to dock
- Restore from cloud backup fails
- App constantly crashes
- Cannot log back in after reinstalling
- App starts user over at week 1/workout 1
- Bar path tracker is finicky
- Cannot look ahead at program without changing workout day
- Scrolling back to top while entering RIR
- Does not always save weights/notes for auxiliary exercises
- App won't allow 'no' click to view program, forces save
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot adjust numbers easily
- App not loading on iPhone 7+ running iOS 11.2.2
Requested features
15 requests- Add programs for bench press
- Add programs for deadlifts
- Ability to see week/month ahead workouts
- Option to print workouts
- Retest maxes after cycle completion
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- Estimate 1RMs from rep maxes
- Add RPE for assistance movements
- More direction for assistance movements
- Ability to add custom programs
- Support for 5+ day per week training
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Full Russian localization
- Improve iPad functionality
- Cloud backup restoration fix
Steps Tracker & Pedometer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sheiko
- Three Day Bench Program$9.99
- Small Load Bench Program$9.99
- Medium Load Bench Program$9.99
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- Large Load Bench Program$9.99
- 3 Lifts: Bench Emphasis$9.99
- 3 Lifts: Squat Emphasis$9.99
- 3 Lifts: Deadlift Emphasis$9.99
- Emphasis Programs Bundle$24.99
- Bench Program Bundle$29.99
Steps Tracker & Pedometer
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
- Premium Access$24.99
Questions
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