Best Free Steps Counter Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right free steps counter apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Free Steps Counter Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (290K)YesYesAug 2026
2Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (166K)YesNoAug 2026
3Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoNoAug 2026
4Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (131K)YesYesAug 2026
5Step Counter freeStep Counter freeFree2.3★ (3)NoNoAug 2026
6Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (179K)YesYesAug 2026
7Steps: Step Counter, PedometerSteps: Step Counter, PedometerFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
8StepsApp: Step CounterStepsApp: Step CounterFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Steps Counter

StepsApp Pedometer#1

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(290K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#20in 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
Pedometer α - Step Counter#2

Pedometer α - Step Counter by ITO Technologies, Inc.

Steps counter for walking
Strong Contender
💪 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
Steps  - Simple Pedometer#3

Steps - Simple Pedometer by Dasmer Singh

Daily Step Count App & Widget
Worth Considering
💪 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

More Free Steps Counter 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
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
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
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
8
StepsApp: Step Counter
StepsApp: Step Counter
StepsApp: Step Counter
Track Steps & Reach Goals
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
9
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
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
Stepwell: Walking Step Counter
Stepwell: Walking Step Counter
Stepwell: Walking Step Counter
by Ngoc Mai Nguyen
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
Step Counter:Health Pedometer
Step Counter:Health Pedometer
Step Counter:Health Pedometer
Goals Fitness - Walking App
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Step Counter & Tracker App
Step Counter & Tracker App
Step Counter & Tracker App
Daily Drinking Water Reminder
Free

This app helps you track your daily steps and water intake to build healthy habits. It offers personalized goals, smart reminders, progress reports, and customizable themes. Widgets allow for quick logging and at-a-glance progress viewing.

Automatic step trackingWater intake loggingSmart water reminders
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
freemium
14
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
15
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
16
Stride: Social Step Counter
Stride: Social Step Counter
Stride: Social Step Counter
A pedometer for group chats
Free

Compete with friends on a step leaderboard. See daily rankings, earn fun titles, and send playful taunts. Focuses on friendly competition without wellness features.

Step leaderboard for friend groupsConnects with Apple HealthDaily and all-time rankings
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
17
Vital - Step Counter
Vital - Step Counter
Vital - Step Counter
Track your steps and activity
Free

This app is a free health companion that precisely tracks your daily steps, distance walked, and floors climbed. It also offers dedicated walking workouts and provides yearly statistics to monitor your fitness progress.

Step trackingDistance walked monitoringFloors climbed count
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
DailySteps - Step Counter
DailySteps - Step Counter
DailySteps - Step Counter
Pedometer & Walking Tracker
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Steps – Step Counter
Steps – Step Counter
Steps – Step Counter
Your daily step goal
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
Pedometer — Step Counter
Pedometer — Step Counter
Pedometer — Step Counter
Daily Steps, Streaks & Goals
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Free Steps Counter

What are the best free steps counter apps for iPhone?
StepsApp Pedometer tops our free steps counter apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 290K 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 August 2026.
We track 250+ free steps counter apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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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