# Sheiko vs Steps Tracker & Pedometer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sheiko | Steps Tracker & Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-and-pedometer/id6759197452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 189 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Frederick](https://appshunter.io/developer/504858274) | [ZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751368688) |

## What reviewers say

### Sheiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheiko-workout-routines/id807352223)

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.

**Highlights:** 51 training cycles, Bench specialization programs, Bar tracking and analysis, Demonstration videos for lifts, Progress charts, Customizable routines, Intra-workout note taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Day Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Load Bench Program | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Bench Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Squat Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Lifts: Deadlift Emphasis | $9.99 | one-time |
| Emphasis Programs Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bench Program Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Effective programming for strength gains
- 👍 Well-structured workouts
- 📱 Convenient app for tracking
- ✅ Works as intended for many users
- 💯 Science-based programming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 Not worth the money for some
- 🤷 Confusing interface for new users
- ❌ Lost purchases and data
- 🔒 Password reset issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not viewable (private on YouTube)
- App not opening after update
- Lost all purchases
- Cannot access purchased programs
- Password reset emails not received

**Requested features**

- 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


### Steps Tracker & Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-and-pedometer/id6759197452)

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.

**Highlights:** Accurate step counting, Walking distance tracking, Calorie burn estimation, Workout tracking with map view, Daily, weekly, monthly statistics, Clean and minimal interface, Offline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sheiko free?

Sheiko costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Steps Tracker & Pedometer free?

Steps Tracker & Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sheiko or Steps Tracker & Pedometer?

Steps Tracker & Pedometer is rated higher. Sheiko averages 4.7 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Steps Tracker & Pedometer averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Sheiko or Steps Tracker & Pedometer have ads?

Neither Sheiko nor Steps Tracker & Pedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sheiko or Steps Tracker & Pedometer?

Sheiko ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps Tracker & Pedometer every 6 days. Most recently, Sheiko was updated on November 6, 2026 and Steps Tracker & Pedometer on November 5, 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.*