# Steps vs Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Steps at 4.0 against Pedometer's 3.6. Steps also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 95% of Pedometer's.

Steps ships an update monthly, Pedometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 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)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter-app/id1555642484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 55 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) | [Dan Nguyen Ngoc Dan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460122113) |

## 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-app/id1555642484)

Track your daily steps, calories, and distance with this intuitive walking and running tracker. Set personal goals and visualize your progress with weekly, monthly, and yearly reports. Utilize GPS for outdoor activities like hiking and biking.

**Highlights:** Step history (weekly, monthly, yearly), Graphical progress representation, All-day step tracking, Record steps, calories, distance, GPS outdoor activity tracking, Set step goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy Purchases | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Purchases | $4.99 | per month |
| Pedometer - Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Purchase | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Pedometer - Yearly Subs | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchase | $26.99 | per year |
| Yearly Purchases | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchases | $59.99 | 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?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pedometer averages 3.6 from 5 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 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pedometer on October 14, 2026.

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