Best Free Step Counting App

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20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free free step counting app? 20 of our 248+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Step Counting App (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (292K)YesYesSep 2026
2Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (5.5K)NoNoSep 2026
3Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (132K)YesYesSep 2026
4Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (169K)YesNoSep 2026
5Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (181K)YesYesSep 2026
6StepUp Pedometer Step CounterStepUp Pedometer Step CounterFree4.8★ (132K)YesYesSep 2026
7Pacer Pedometer Step CounterPacer Pedometer Step CounterFree4.9★ (326K)NoYesSep 2026
8Walkbucks - Step CountingWalkbucks - Step CountingFree4.5★ (340)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Free Step Counting App

StepsApp Pedometer#1

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(292K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#23in Health & Fitness
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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
Steps  - Simple Pedometer#2

Steps - Simple Pedometer by Dasmer Singh

Daily Step Count App & Widget
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(5.5K 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
Steps - Activity Tracker#3

Steps - Activity Tracker by Year of Code, LLC

Pedometer and Step Counter
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(132K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
  • 🐛 Syncing issues with Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Deleting or reducing steps

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FAQ about Free Step Counting App

What is the best free step counting app for iPhone?
StepsApp Pedometer tops our free step counting app ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 292K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
StepsApp Pedometer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ free step counting app on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
StepsApp turns your iPhone into a step counter and activity tracker. It automatically counts your steps, tracks distance, burns calories, and helps you set and achieve daily activity goals. It also offers workout tracking with GPS and heart rate insights.
Key features include automatic step counting, workout tracking with map and heart rate data, integration with Apple Health and Apple Watch, customizable charts and animations, goal setting with notifications, and home screen widgets. It also supports wheelchair push tracking.

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