# Steps vs Pedometer Step Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Steps at 100% against Pedometer Step Counter's 0%. Steps also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 Step Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pedometer Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer Step Counter has 5 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 0% of Pedometer Step Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Pedometer Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id6743419822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [ESPRESSO TECH (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812366711) |

## 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 Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id6743419822)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, walking distance, and calories burned. It offers a user-friendly interface with health blogs, recipes, and customizable themes to help you achieve your fitness goals. No wearables are needed, just your phone.

**Highlights:** Accurate step tracking, Pedometer dashboard, Daily step calendar, Health recipes, Wellness articles, Customizable themes, Goal tracker, Offline mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

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

Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pedometer Step Counter averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Both Steps and Pedometer Step Counter show ads.

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

Steps ships an update monthly, and Pedometer Step Counter monthly. Most recently, Steps was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pedometer Step Counter on November 5, 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.*