# ActivityTracker Pedometer vs Ascend

The clearest difference is rating: ActivityTracker Pedometer at 4.8 against Ascend's 4.2. ActivityTracker Pedometer also leads on ratings volume (102K vs 14) and review sentiment (97% vs 78%). Ascend's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ActivityTracker Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ascend sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ActivityTracker Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActivityTracker Pedometer has 102K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of ActivityTracker Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Ascend's.

ActivityTracker Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, Ascend every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActivityTracker Pedometer | Ascend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592/reviews)** | [4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-floor-counter/id1493411512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **97.3% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bits&Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/584369640) | [Eddie Koranek](https://appshunter.io/developer/888930672) |

## What reviewers say

### ActivityTracker Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592)

Effortlessly track your daily steps, active calories, distance, and more using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. Set personal goals, view hourly and daily progress, and stay motivated to increase your activity for a healthier lifestyle. Offers workout tracking with GPS and detailed activity maps.

**Highlights:** Track steps, calories, distance, active time, floors climbed, Hourly activity breakdown, Daily, weekly, and yearly trend graphs, Workout tracking with GPS, Route mapping and detailed activity stats, Apple Watch and Health app integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityTracker PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityTracker PRO | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivational
- 📊 Detailed tracking
- 🔋 Accurate step counting
- 🤖 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor tracking
- 🔄 Syncing issues between phone and watch
- 📉 Inaccurate calorie/distance tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not updating in real-time
- App crashes on certain devices
- Complications not working on newer Apple Watch faces

**Requested features**

- Monthly/annual step/distance summary
- Manual data entry option
- More customization options


### Ascend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-floor-counter/id1493411512)

This app visually tracks your daily stair climbing by using your Apple Health data. Set goals, monitor your progress with dynamic charts, and earn achievements for your efforts. It offers personalized themes to customize your experience.

**Highlights:** Integrates with Apple Health, Dynamic tracking charts and graphs, Daily, weekly, monthly, and lifetime tracking, Personal record tracking, Real-life equivalent achievements, Personalized themes and icons

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feature Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee sized tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Feature Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Feature Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch sized tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActivityTracker Pedometer free?

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

### Is Ascend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActivityTracker Pedometer or Ascend?

ActivityTracker Pedometer is rated higher. ActivityTracker Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Ascend averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do ActivityTracker Pedometer or Ascend have ads?

ActivityTracker Pedometer shows ads; Ascend does not.

### Which is updated more often, ActivityTracker Pedometer or Ascend?

ActivityTracker Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ascend every 5 months. Most recently, ActivityTracker Pedometer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ascend on September 14, 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.*