Best Free Step Counter Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best free step counter apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Free Step Counter Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (166K)YesNoAug 2026
2StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (290K)YesYesAug 2026
3Step Counter freeStep Counter freeFree2.3★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
4Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoNoAug 2026
5Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (179K)YesYesAug 2026
6Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (131K)YesYesAug 2026
7ActivityTracker PedometerActivityTracker PedometerFree4.8★ (100K)YesYesAug 2026
8Pacer Pedometer Step CounterPacer Pedometer Step CounterFree4.9★ (323K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Step Counter

Pedometer α - Step Counter#1

Pedometer α - Step Counter by ITO Technologies, Inc.

Steps counter for walking
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(166K ratings)
FreeAds
Pedometer α - Step Counter screenshot 1
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This application functions as a free and simple step counter, ideal for tracking walking and supporting diet goals. It automatically records your steps, calories burned, distance, and walking time, displaying this data in easily viewable graphs. Customize the app's appearance with themes and ensure accurate tracking by inputting personal details.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate step tracking
  • 👍 Motivates users to walk more
  • 👍 Provides daily/weekly/monthly stats

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
  • 🐛 Stops recording prematurely
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
StepsApp Pedometer#2

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(290K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#20in Health & Fitness
StepsApp Pedometer screenshot 1
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This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate step counting
  • 💪 Motivates users to be active
  • 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
Step Counter free#3

Step Counter free by Moritz Berger

Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
2.3(3 ratings)
Free
Step Counter free screenshot 1

Track your daily steps and distance traveled with this pedometer. It displays your progress over the last seven days and is designed to be energy-saving by utilizing the device's built-in M7 chip.

More Free Step Counter apps to explore

4
Steps  - Simple Pedometer
Steps  - Simple Pedometer
Steps - Simple Pedometer
Daily Step Count App & Widget
Free

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.

Daily step countingHome and Lock Screen widgetsCustomizable step goal
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.1K)
free
5
Pedometer++
Pedometer++
Pedometer++
Count Steps, Track Walks/Runs
Free

Track your daily steps, walking distance, calories burned, and heart rate. Set goals, earn badges, and view progress with easy-to-read graphs. Explore routes, create custom paths, and download offline maps for outdoor adventures.

Step countingDistance and calorie trackingCustom goal setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(179K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Steps - Activity Tracker
Steps - Activity Tracker
Steps - Activity Tracker
Pedometer and Step Counter
Free

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.

Step and distance trackingGoal setting with visual progressCalorie tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(131K)
free with in-app purchases
7
ActivityTracker Pedometer
ActivityTracker Pedometer
ActivityTracker Pedometer
Step Counter & GPS Walking
Free

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.

Track steps, calories, distance, active time, floors climbedHourly activity breakdownDaily, weekly, and yearly trend graphs
💪 Health & Fitness
(100K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Walking step challenge tracker
Free

This app tracks your daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned, to help you reach your fitness goals. It offers GPS mapping for outdoor exploration, personalized fitness plans, and community features for motivation and support.

Effortless activity tracking (steps, distance, calories)GPS mapping for outdoor routesPersonalized fitness plans and weight management
💪 Health & Fitness
(323K)
free with in-app purchases
9
StepUp Pedometer Step Counter
StepUp Pedometer Step Counter
StepUp Pedometer Step Counter
Social step challenge tracker
Free

This app is a social pedometer that encourages users to be more active by tracking steps, distance, and calories. It allows users to compete with friends and colleagues in step challenges, fostering motivation and healthy competition. The app integrates with various wearables and health platforms, offering a battery-efficient way to monitor daily activity and achieve fitness goals.

Automatic step trackingDistance and calorie monitoringSocial step challenges
💪 Health & Fitness
(126K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Steps: Step Counter, Pedometer
Steps: Step Counter, Pedometer
Steps: Step Counter, Pedometer
Walking Tracker & Distance
Free

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.

Automatic step trackingDistance and calorie monitoringFlights of stairs climbed
💪 Health & Fitness
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Stepz - Step Counter & Tracker
Stepz - Step Counter & Tracker
Stepz - Step Counter & Tracker
Walking pedometer for steps
Free

This app automatically tracks your daily steps using your device's motion coprocessor, conserving battery life. It provides detailed activity overviews, allows goal setting, and integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness picture. Your data is stored privately on your device.

Automatic step recordingLow battery drainApple Health integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(33K)
subscription
12
StepLog - Step Counter & Walk
StepLog - Step Counter & Walk
StepLog - Step Counter & Walk
Walk More, Feel Better
Free

Track your daily steps and progress towards health goals with motivating milestones and visual feedback. This app offers manual logging, distance and calorie estimation, and personal record tracking, all while prioritizing your privacy with local data storage.

Manual step entryDaily step goal settingVisual progress ring
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
ad-supported
13
MySteps - Step Counter
MySteps - Step Counter
MySteps - Step Counter
Pedometer and Activity Tracker
Free

This app acts as a personal fitness companion, automatically tracking your daily steps, activities, and calories burned. It offers real-time workout tracking with GPS, goal setting, and progress visualization to keep you motivated. Seamlessly syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness data.

Automatic step countingReal-time activity trackingGPS workout mode
💪 Health & Fitness
(44K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Pedometer & Step Counter
Pedometer & Step Counter
Pedometer & Step Counter
Calorie Counter & Weight Loss
Free

This app tracks your daily steps, burned calories, and walking distance using your phone's built-in sensor. It offers clear graphs of your progress and syncs with Apple Health. Enjoy a private and battery-efficient step-counting experience with customizable themes.

Step counting using built-in sensorCalorie and distance trackingClear progress graphs
💪 Health & Fitness
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Step Counter: Walk Tracker
Step Counter: Walk Tracker
Step Counter: Walk Tracker
by Mai Thi Quynh
Free

Track your daily steps, walking distance, and calories burned with this user-friendly fitness tracker. Set goals, monitor progress with GPS tracking and detailed reports, and stay motivated with challenges and rewards.

Daily step trackingGPS workout trackingCalorie and distance monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
subscription
16
Step Counter, Pedometer
Step Counter, Pedometer
Step Counter, Pedometer
Automatic step counting
Free

This app automatically counts your daily steps, walking distance, and floors climbed using your device's built-in sensor. It offers visually appealing reports with innovative graphs to help you track your progress and achieve your walking goals. The app prioritizes user privacy by not collecting personal data and requires no sign-in.

Automatic step countingTracks walking distance and floorsSaves battery with no GPS
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
17
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
Counter - plus/minus
Counter - plus/minus
Counter - plus/minus
Count things
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
StepFox
StepFox
StepFox
Add missed steps with a fox
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
DGen Walk - Step Counter
DGen Walk - Step Counter
DGen Walk - Step Counter
Walk, Track & Play Music
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Free Step Counter

What are the best free step counter apps for iPhone?
Pedometer α - Step Counter tops our free step counter apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 166K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Pedometer α - Step Counter shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free step counter apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a free and easy-to-use pedometer. It automatically records your daily steps, calculates calories burned, measures distance walked, and tracks your walking time and speed. You can view all this information in clear graphs.
For the most accurate calorie and distance readings, it's important to accurately enter your age, gender, weight, and step length in the app's settings. The app uses this personal information to provide more precise calculations.

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