# ActivityTracker Pedometer vs Basic Jogger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Jogger at none against ActivityTracker Pedometer's 2. Basic Jogger also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). ActivityTracker Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 12) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating 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. Basic Jogger asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ActivityTracker Pedometer against 4.8 for Basic Jogger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActivityTracker Pedometer has 102K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ActivityTracker Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, Basic Jogger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActivityTracker Pedometer | Basic Jogger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-jogger/id1558308751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bits&Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/584369640) | [Allan Juenemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558308753) |

## 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


### Basic Jogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-jogger/id1558308751)

Easily track your jogging sessions with this straightforward app. It offers pause/resume functionality, detailed charts and statistics, and the ability to export your data. Switch between miles and kilometers effortlessly, with all data stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume sessions, Charts and statistics, Export session data, Switch between miles and kilometers, No account creation, Local data storage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActivityTracker Pedometer free?

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

### Is Basic Jogger free?

Basic Jogger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ActivityTracker Pedometer or Basic Jogger?

Basic Jogger is rated higher. ActivityTracker Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Basic Jogger averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do ActivityTracker Pedometer or Basic Jogger have ads?

ActivityTracker Pedometer shows ads; Basic Jogger does not.

### Which is updated more often, ActivityTracker Pedometer or Basic Jogger?

ActivityTracker Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Basic Jogger every 3 months. Most recently, ActivityTracker Pedometer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Basic Jogger on June 9, 2026.

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