# ActivityTracker Pedometer vs Ascend Stairs

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ascend Stairs at none against ActivityTracker Pedometer's 2. Ascend Stairs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ActivityTracker Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (103K vs 2). On price, review sentiment 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. Ascend Stairs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ascend Stairs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActivityTracker Pedometer has 103K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Ascend Stairs's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActivityTracker Pedometer | Ascend Stairs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-stairs/id1544196314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bits&Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/584369640) | [Craic Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203784864) |

## 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 Stairs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-stairs/id1544196314)

This app helps users track their stair climbing activities and monitor weight loss progress. It provides weekly and monthly data visualizations to understand training and weight loss trends.

**Highlights:** Track stair climbs, Monitor weight loss, Add daily climbing stats, Add daily weight stats, Weekly data visualizations, Monthly data visualizations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActivityTracker Pedometer free?

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

### Is Ascend Stairs free?

Ascend Stairs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ascend Stairs is rated higher. ActivityTracker Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while Ascend Stairs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ActivityTracker Pedometer or Ascend Stairs have ads?

ActivityTracker Pedometer shows ads; Ascend Stairs does not.

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