Best Free Step Counting App

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Updated October 2026

Looking for free free step counting app? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Step Counting App (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (6.1K)NoNoOct 2026
2StepUp Pedometer Step CounterStepUp Pedometer Step CounterFree4.8★ (147K)YesYesOct 2026
3Steps: Step Counter, PedometerSteps: Step Counter, PedometerFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesOct 2026
4StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (302K)YesYesOct 2026
5Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (184K)YesYesOct 2026
6Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (135K)YesYesOct 2026
7MySteps - Step CounterMySteps - Step CounterFree4.6★ (45K)YesYesOct 2026
8Stepz - Step Counter & TrackerStepz - Step Counter & TrackerFree4.5★ (33K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Step Counting App

Steps  - Simple Pedometer#1

Steps - Simple Pedometer by Dasmer Singh

Daily Step Count App & Widget
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(6.1K ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
  • 🔋 Sensitive to phone movement
  • 🚫 Lacks integration with Apple Watch
StepUp Pedometer Step Counter#2

StepUp Pedometer Step Counter by Pratik Stephen

Social step challenge tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(147K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#30in Health & Fitness
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Motivating and competitive
  • 👍 Accurate step tracking
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Helpful for weight loss and fitness
  • 👍 Integrates with wearables
  • 👍 Detailed progress tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
  • 🐛 Syncing issues with wearables
  • 🐛 Losing friends/contacts
  • 🐛 Logging out issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Requires Facebook login
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

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FAQ about Free Step Counting App

What is the best free step counting app for iPhone?
Steps - Simple Pedometer tops our free step counting app ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 6.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Steps - Simple Pedometer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ free step counting app on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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