Comparison

Steps vs Pedometer

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

Head to head
About

Steps

Easily track your daily and weekly step counts with this pedometer app. Set a daily goal and monitor your progress. Share your achievements on social media.

Highlights
  • Step tracking
  • Daily goal setting
  • Weekly step count
  • Social sharing
  • iPhone 5s compatibility
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Steps: Pocket Pedometer Lite is a focused iPhone step tracker powered by Apple Health. See today’s steps at a glance, follow a daily goal, review 30-day history, share progress, and choose the look that fits you. The Lite edition includes a non-personalized banner ad. A one-time Remove Ads purchase removes advertising, and purchases can be restored. Your Health data stays under Apple Health permissions. Steps reads step-count data only after you grant access. Privacy Policy: https://pixelfoxstudio.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://pixelfoxstudio.com/terms Standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pedometer

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and active time using your device's built-in pedometer. It offers easy-to-read reports, goal setting, and even a fun walking game. Additional features include weight and body fat tracking with graphs, notes, and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Calorie and distance monitoring
  • Weight and body fat logging
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Walking game feature
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Notes and diary function
Features
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Pedometer - Simple Count Steps is a free and easy-to-use step counter app for iPhone. Using your iPhone’s built-in motion sensor, it automatically tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and active time. You can quickly check your progress in clear daily reports, without any complicated setup. The app works in the background, so there’s no need to keep it open all day. It is designed to track your activity simply and reliably while keeping battery usage low. In addition to step tracking, the app also helps with weight management. You can record your weight and body fat percentage, view changes in graphs, and stay motivated as you build healthier habits. There is even a fun challenge mode that lets you see how far you have walked toward circling the globe. [Recommended for] · Anyone who wants a simple, reliable pedometer · Users who prefer large, easy-to-read step counts · People who want to track steps, weight, and body fat in one app · Those who like checking daily progress on a calendar or widget · Anyone looking for a straightforward app for walking or diet habits [Features] · Automatic step tracking using your iPhone · Daily reports for steps, calories, distance, and active time · Calendar view for checking past records · Daily step goals and progress tracking · Weight and body fat logging with graph display · Notes and diary entries for daily records · Custom themes and app icons · Passcode lock for privacy · Weekly step report notifications [FAQ] · Why can I see past step data? → Your iPhone automatically records step data in the background. This app reads that data, so you may be able to view steps from before you installed the app. · Can I use it for free? → Yes. Most features are available for free. Optional premium features, such as ad removal and special themes, are offered through in-app purchases. [Note] This app uses HealthKit and your iPhone’s Motion & Fitness sensor. 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

Screenshots

Steps4 screens
Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer at 4.6 against Steps's 4.0. Pedometer also leads on ratings volume (939 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Steps's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 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. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 939 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 84% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steps ships an update every 2 weeks, Pedometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Steps versus Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepsPedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (939 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better84.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1939 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Fox Studio LLCKomorebi Inc.

Customer experience

Steps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pedometer

All ratings939 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative9.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Steps

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

Pedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PremiumService$9.99

Questions

Is Steps free?
Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steps or Pedometer?
Pedometer is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.6 from 939 ratings.
Do Steps or Pedometer have ads?
Both Steps and Pedometer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Steps or Pedometer?
Steps ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pedometer every 3 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 10, 2026 and Pedometer on September 28, 2026.

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