Best Counting Steps Fitness Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free counting steps fitness apps? 20 of our 240+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Counting Steps Fitness Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (136K)YesYesNov 2026
2Steps: Step Counter, PedometerSteps: Step Counter, PedometerFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesNov 2026
3Steps Widget: Walking ReminderSteps Widget: Walking ReminderFree3.9★ (16)NoYesNov 2026
4Step Up: Count & Track StepsStep Up: Count & Track StepsFree—NoNoMay 2026
5Steps - The simple daily steps counterSteps - The simple daily steps counterFree4.5★ (8)NoNoAug 2026
6>LOAD Steps - Pedometer and Step Count Activity Tracker>LOAD Steps - Pedometer and Step Count Activity TrackerFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
7Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (6.3K)NoNoNov 2026
8Steps+Steps+Free4.8★ (1.3K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Counting Steps Fitness

Steps - Activity Tracker#1

Steps - Activity Tracker by Year of Code, LLC

Pedometer and Step Counter
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(136K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app tracks your daily walking distance and step count with a simple, visually engaging interface. Set personal goals and monitor your progress with changing colors, while also recording workouts and syncing with Apple Health.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works as written
  • 👍 Helps with fitness goals
  • 👍 Responsive customer service
  • 👍 Useful and convenient
  • 👍 Accurate tracking
  • 👍 Motivating and encouraging
  • 👍 Helpful for health maintenance
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
  • 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Deleting or reducing steps
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Unreliable step tracking
4.6😐(19K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and stairs climbed in the background. Set personalized daily goals for activity and monitor your progress over time with clear historical data. It's designed for effortless use and battery efficiency.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple to use
  • 🚀 Practical and efficient
  • 👍 Good design
  • 👍 Helps with weight control and health
  • 👍 Accurate step counting
  • 👍 Visually tracks progress

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
  • 🔍 Lacks options to customize settings
  • 💸 Too many ads, disruptive to use
  • 🔋 Steps not recorded when phone not carried
  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance reporting
Steps Widget: Walking Reminder#3

Steps Widget: Walking Reminder by CrazyLazy OU

Hourly Stand Up & Movement
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
3.9(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app displays your daily step count on your device's home and lock screens. It provides gentle hourly nudges to encourage movement when you've been inactive, without demanding extensive commitment or draining battery.

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FAQ about Counting Steps Fitness

What are the best counting steps fitness apps for iPhone?
Steps - Activity Tracker tops our counting steps fitness apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 136K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top counting steps fitness apps we rank are free to download, including Steps - Activity Tracker and Steps: Step Counter, Pedometer.
Steps - Activity Tracker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 240+ counting steps fitness apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.