Best Free Steps App

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20 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best free steps app on iPhone average 4.6★ across 248+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Compare top Free Steps App (July 2026)

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1StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (289K)YesYesAug 2026
2Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoNoAug 2026
3Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (166K)YesNoAug 2026
4Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (131K)YesYesAug 2026
5MySteps - Step CounterMySteps - Step CounterFree4.6★ (44K)YesYesAug 2026
6Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (179K)YesYesAug 2026
7Step Counter freeStep Counter freeFree2.3★ (3)NoNoMay 2026
8Pacer Pedometer Step CounterPacer Pedometer Step CounterFree4.9★ (323K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Steps App

StepsApp Pedometer#1

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(289K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#18in 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😊(5.1K 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
Pedometer α - Step Counter#3

Pedometer α - Step Counter by ITO Technologies, Inc.

Steps counter for walking
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(166K ratings)
FreeAds
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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

More Free Steps App apps to explore

4
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
5
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
6
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
7
Step Counter free
Step Counter free
Step Counter free
by Moritz Berger
Free

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.

Tracks daily stepsDisplays last seven days' stepsShows distance traveled
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
free
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
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
10
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
CashWalk - Daily Step Counter
Walk and Get health & money
Free

This free step counter app motivates you to stay fit by tracking your daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Earn coins for walking and redeem them for gift cards from popular brands. It runs in the background with minimal battery usage.

Free step counterTracks calories, distance, and timeEarn coins for walking
💪 Health & Fitness
(58K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
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
(123K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
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
15
StepsUp - Step Counter
StepsUp - Step Counter
StepsUp - Step Counter
Walking app & Fitdays
Free

This application acts as a pedometer, tracking your daily steps, calories burned, distance covered, and activity time. It helps you set and achieve fitness goals, offering motivation through progress tracking and the ability to share activities with friends and family.

Set activity goalsTrack steps, calories, distanceMonitor activity time
💪 Health & Fitness
(1K)
free
16
Track My Steps - Pedometer
Track My Steps - Pedometer
Track My Steps - Pedometer
Activity Tracker
Free

This app automatically tracks your daily steps and activity, helping you achieve fitness goals. It offers calorie tracking, goal setting, and progress history. Integrate with your Health app and share achievements on social media.

Automatic step trackingCalorie trackingCustomizable step goals
💪 Health & Fitness
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
Moneywalk Step Counter&Rewards
Moneywalk Step Counter&Rewards
Moneywalk Step Counter&Rewards
Walk. Earn money. Pedometer
Free

Earn rewards for walking and playing games. Track your steps, get paid for your activity, and use points for gift cards. Features include health diagnostics and a diet log to support your well-being.

Earn points for walkingBonus points for exceeding step goalsRedeem points for gift cards
💪 Health & Fitness
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Bunny Steps: walk for rewards
Bunny Steps: walk for rewards
Bunny Steps: walk for rewards
Walk, play games & earn money
Free

Track your daily steps and earn coins to level up a virtual bunny companion. Complete quests and challenges to unlock new perks and customize your bunny's appearance. Compete with friends in races for bonus rewards.

Step trackingCoin rewards for walkingVirtual bunny companion
🌟 Lifestyle
(240)
ad-supported
20
Steps: Pocket Pedometer Free
Steps: Pocket Pedometer Free
Steps: Pocket Pedometer Free
by Patrick Serrano
Free

Easily track your daily and weekly step counts with this pedometer app. Set a daily goal and monitor your progress. Share your achievements on social media.

Step trackingDaily goal settingWeekly step count
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free

FAQ about Free Steps App

What is the best free steps app for iPhone?
StepsApp Pedometer tops our free steps app ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 289K 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 July 2026.
We track 248+ free steps app on the iOS App Store as of July 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.