# Steps vs Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps at 4.8 against Steps's 4.0. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). Steps's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps has 1.2K 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 77% of Step Counter Pedometer doSteps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update monthly, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Step Counter Pedometer doSteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## 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 |


### Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer-dosteps/id1525549932)

Automatically track your daily steps and distance walked without needing to sign in or use GPS. Set personal fitness goals and receive progress notifications. View your activity history over daily, weekly, and monthly periods.

**Highlights:** Automatic step and distance tracking, Set and track fitness goals, Progress notifications, Daily, weekly, monthly data display, No sign-in required for privacy, Battery-saving, no GPS usage, Share progress with friends

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium - Step Counter | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium - Pedometer | $10.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Premium | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $10.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking steps
- 💡 Useful for getting a raise

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🔍 Lack of support options

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting
- Incompatible with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Map to view steps
- Edit button to log exercises without phone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Step Counter Pedometer doSteps free?

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step Counter Pedometer doSteps averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Steps or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps have ads?

Steps shows ads; Step Counter Pedometer doSteps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?

Steps ships an update monthly, and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 15, 2026 and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps on October 24, 2026.

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