# Steps vs Pedometer

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 (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Steps ships an update monthly, Pedometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) | **[4.6 (939 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps-counter-app/id1388197290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **939** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-steps-counter-app/id1388197290)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| PremiumService | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 monthly, and Pedometer every 3 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pedometer on October 21, 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.*