# ActivityTracker Pedometer vs Steps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steps at none against ActivityTracker Pedometer's 2. Steps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). ActivityTracker Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (102K vs 5.5K). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ActivityTracker Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ActivityTracker Pedometer against 4.7 for Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActivityTracker Pedometer has 102K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ActivityTracker Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, Steps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActivityTracker Pedometer | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **102K** | 5.5K |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bits&Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/584369640) | [Dasmer Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/686614183) |

## 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


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-simple-pedometer/id1602546738)

Track your daily step count and stay motivated to reach your fitness goals. This app offers a simple way to monitor progress with customizable goals and visual celebrations upon achievement. Enjoy a lightweight and user-friendly experience with customizable display options.

**Highlights:** Daily step counting, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Customizable step goal, Visual goal achievement celebration, Light and Dark modes, Small app size

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 🔒 No data collection or ads
- 💡 Useful widget for quick access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Sensitive to phone movement
- 🚫 Lacks integration with Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not syncing correctly
- App changes step totals retrospectively

**Requested features**

- Add distance and pace tracking
- Allow customization of step goal
- Extend historical data view beyond one week


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActivityTracker Pedometer free?

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

### Is Steps free?

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

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

ActivityTracker Pedometer is rated higher. ActivityTracker Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 102K ratings, while Steps averages 4.7 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do ActivityTracker Pedometer or Steps have ads?

ActivityTracker Pedometer shows ads; Steps does not.

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

ActivityTracker Pedometer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Steps weekly. Most recently, ActivityTracker Pedometer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Steps on October 4, 2026.

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