# Steps vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer at 4.5 against Steps's 4.0. Pedometer also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 1.4K 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 81% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update every 2 weeks, Pedometer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 29, 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) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1514710792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [TMEDILAB SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888549944) |

## 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-step-counter/id1514710792)

Track daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Monitor BMI, set personalized goals, and receive water intake reminders. View detailed activity reports and stay motivated with achievement tracking.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Distance tracking, Calorie calculation, BMI monitoring, Water intake reminders, Activity reports, Goal setting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating
- 👍 Helpful for health and fitness
- 👍 Useful water intake reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Lacks advanced features (e.g. tracking stairs, hills)

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not registering correctly
- Data loss after app updates
- Syncing issues with other devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually adjust or add steps
- Integration with other fitness trackers
- More customization options
- Improved accuracy for step counting


## 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 4.5 from 1.4K 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 4 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 10, 2026 and Pedometer on September 29, 2026.

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