Comparison

Stepz vs Pedometer King

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 King

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned using HealthKit. Set personal goals, monitor weight and BMI, and view detailed activity reports to stay motivated and achieve your fitness objectives.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking via HealthKit
  • Calorie and distance monitoring
  • Daily step goals and achievements
  • Weight and BMI tracking
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly reports
  • Privacy-friendly with no account required
Features
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* Pedometer King – Walk, Track, Achieve. * Pedometer King is a simple, accurate, and privacy-safe step counter that helps you stay active every day. Powered by Apple HealthKit, the app automatically tracks your steps, calories burned, walking/running distance, and active duration with seamless background updates. Whether you’re walking for fitness, weight loss, or a healthy routine, Pedometer King keeps your progress clear and effortless. * Automatic Step Tracking (HealthKit) * Your steps are updated in real time using Apple HealthKit for maximum accuracy. No manual input. No battery drain. Just walk and let the app do the rest. Tracks: Steps Calories Distance (km/miles) Active walking duration * Daily Step Goals & Achievements * Stay motivated with clear daily goals and milestone achievements. The more you walk, the more badges you unlock! Set your own daily target Track remaining steps at a glance Celebrate every achievement with progress visuals * Weight Tracking & BMI Monitoring * Reach your ideal body weight with built-in tracking tools: Add and update your current weight * Set a goal weight * View your progress over time Auto-calculate BMI with healthy ranges Great for fitness, health improvement, and long-term weight management. * Clean Daily & Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Reports * Understand your activity better through simple and elegant charts: * Daily step insights * Weekly bar chart for trends See calories burned and distance covered * Privacy-Friendly & Easy to Use * Your health data stays securely on your device and inside HealthKit. No account required. No personal data collection. * Why Choose Pedometer King? * Accurate HealthKit step syncing Works automatically in the background Beautiful UI optimized for iPhone Daily goals & achievement system Weight, BMI & long-term progress tracking * Activity tracking like walk, jog, run using gps map with all history and reports of workout sessions. Walk more, stay fit, and reach your health goals with Pedometer King. * Sources for BMI formula and calculations World Health Organization (WHO) – BMI classification and definitions. https://apps.who.int/nutrition/landscape/help.aspx?helpid=420 * Terms and conditions : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ * Privacy policy : https://pedometerking.com/ios/privacy_policy_ios.html

Screenshots

Stepz4 screens
Pedometer King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedometer King at none against Stepz's 12. Stepz's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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 King asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stepz holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stepz ships an update weekly, Pedometer King every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stepz versus Pedometer King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepzPedometer King
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB78 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Smriti Tomer

Customer experience

Stepz

All ratings32,553 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews2,460 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.0%

Pedometer King

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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 King

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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 King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stepz free?
Stepz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedometer King free?
Pedometer King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stepz or Pedometer King?
Stepz is rated higher. Stepz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Pedometer King averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Stepz or Pedometer King have ads?
Both Stepz and Pedometer King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Stepz or Pedometer King?
Stepz ships an update weekly, and Pedometer King every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stepz was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pedometer King on October 11, 2026.

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