Comparison

Stepz vs Pedometer α

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stepz

This app automatically tracks your daily steps using your device's motion coprocessor, conserving battery life. It provides detailed activity overviews, allows goal setting, and integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness picture. Your data is stored privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic step recording
  • Low battery drain
  • Apple Health integration
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Distance calculation
  • Floors climbed tracking
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Stepz is a convenient step counter app that leverages the clever Apple Motion Coprocessor which collects your motion data automatically in the background while saving battery life. This simple pedometer app has been specifically developed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. Do you move enough throughout the day? Learn more about your daily activity and get fit by reaching your step goal! To provide you with a complete overview of your fitness progress, Stepz can import all your past steps from the Apple Health app. Stepz respects your privacy: all your personal fitness data is stored internally on your device and never shared via a network connection without your explicit consent. * Featured by Apple on the App Store Home Page under Best New Apps in 22 countries (April 2015) * * FEATURES * - Full Apple Health integration - Automatically records your steps - Very accurate and no GPS needed - Runs in the background with very low battery drain - Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and hourly step values - Distance calculation - Set your daily step goal - Shows floors climbed - Apple Watch app with clever data syncing - Connect with your friends * PREMIUM FEATURES * - iOS Today Widget for Notification Center - App icon badge shows your step count * USER REVIEWS * "Now that I have got this Stepz app I have stopped looking for any other system it is the very best to keep me on track.You have to try it once tried there is no looking back." (Sep 2018) "I love this app. It is just the tool I needed for motivation to walk more. Thanks. Keep up the good work." (Jul 2018) "Love love this step app. I've tried a couple others and read the reviews for STEPZ......decided to try "just 1 more". It's the best one I've tried! Love the calorie counting on this one too. Even the health one that comes with the iPhone doesn't compare to this one. Thank you!" (Nov 2017) ------------ SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=839671656 Privacy policy: https://bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=839671656 We are constantly improving our apps and would love to hear your suggestions, help us develop the best app available in the store! If you have found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature, email us at: stepz@bendingspoons.com

About

Pedometer α

This application functions as a free and simple step counter, ideal for tracking walking and supporting diet goals. It automatically records your steps, calories burned, distance, and walking time, displaying this data in easily viewable graphs. Customize the app's appearance with themes and ensure accurate tracking by inputting personal details.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Calorie tracking
  • Distance measurement
  • Walking time and speed
  • Historical data graphs
  • Customizable themes
Features
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A free, easy-to-use Pedometer app! Perfect for walking and dieting! "Pedometer" records the number of steps you have walked and displays them again along with the number of calories that you have burned, distance, walking time and speed per hour. It is easy to use. Simply carry around your smartphone as you normally would. Of course, it will continue to automatically record your steps even if you put it in your pocket or bag. You can view a graph with the number of steps you have walked and all other information anytime. Let's enjoy walking with this app! How to use - Touch on the number of steps, burned calories, distance, walking time, or speed to display the graph with that information. - Touch the graph to highlight information data for a specific time or date. - Swipe to the left to see the data recorded until the previous day. - If you want to change the look of the app, change the theme. - In order to display the correct number of burned calories, please enter your age, gender, weight and step length accurately. - In order to display the correct distance and speed, please enter your step length accurately. Pedometer recommended for the following people - If you want to check your step count. - If you want to try using a pedometer. - If you want to go on a diet. - If you go on walks or strolls. - If you go jogging. - If you want to use a popular pedometer. - If you want to post the pedometer screen to social media. - If you walk a lot for your job. - If you want an easy-to-use pedometer. - If you want to walk more. - If you want to form a habit of walking. - If you feel out of shape. - If you want to use a pedometer with a theme that you like. - If you want to use your smartphone instead of carrying around a handheld pedometer.

Screenshots

Stepz4 screens
Pedometer α4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedometer α at none against Stepz's 12. Pedometer α also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stepz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Pedometer α asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer α holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer α has 170K ratings behind it against 33K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Stepz's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pedometer α's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stepz versus Pedometer α: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepzPedometer α
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings)4.9 (170K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K170K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.ITO Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Stepz

All ratings32,553 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews1,162 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.9%

Pedometer α

All ratings169,919 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,672 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.0%

User reviews

Stepz

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate step tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
  • 👍 Helpful for fitness goals
  • 👍 Integrates well with Apple Health

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Intrusive ads
  • 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI changes

Pedometer α

From 170K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate step tracking
  • 👍 Motivates users to walk more
  • 👍 Provides daily/weekly/monthly stats
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
  • 🐛 Stops recording prematurely
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Lacks customization options

Bugs and requests

Stepz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not accurately recorded
  • Data loss and sync issues
  • Crashes and freezes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to set custom stride length
  • Improve data sync and history tracking
  • Add more detailed analytics and insights
  • Provide a one-time purchase option

Pedometer α

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to enable required permissions
  • Displays incorrect step/distance data
  • Loses historical data when reinstalled

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to track stairs/floors climbed
  • Provide yearly step/distance history
  • Allow editing of recorded data
  • Integrate with fitness apps/devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stepz

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Prime with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro with Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Bundle Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Bundle Subscription7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly - Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle - Free Trial7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • Stepz PRO$0.99
None

Pedometer α

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stepz free?
Stepz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedometer α free?
Pedometer α is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stepz or Pedometer α?
Pedometer α is rated higher. Stepz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Pedometer α averages 4.9 from 170K ratings.
Do Stepz or Pedometer α have ads?
Both Stepz and Pedometer α show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stepz or Pedometer α?
Stepz ships an update weekly, and Pedometer α weekly. Most recently, Stepz was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pedometer α on September 24, 2026.

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