Best Free Steps Counter For Apple Watch Apps

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20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right free steps counter for apple watch 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 For Apple Watch Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (289K)YesYesAug 2026
2Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoNoAug 2026
3Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (179K)YesYesAug 2026
4StepsWatchStepsWatchFree2.5★ (13)YesNoJul 2026
5Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (131K)YesYesAug 2026
6Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (166K)YesNoAug 2026
7MySteps - Step CounterMySteps - Step CounterFree4.6★ (44K)YesYesAug 2026
8Step Counter freeStep Counter freeFree2.3★ (3)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Free Steps Counter For Apple Watch

StepsApp Pedometer#1

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(289K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#17in 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++#3

Pedometer++ by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Count Steps, Track Walks/Runs
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(179K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#61in Health & Fitness
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Motivating and easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable goals and challenges
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward interface
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking fitness progress

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step and floor tracking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent data sync between devices
  • 🐛 Steps/distance randomly deducted

More Free Steps Counter For Apple Watch apps to explore

4
StepsWatch
StepsWatch
StepsWatch
Today's Step Count for Watch
Free

This app displays your daily step count directly on your smartwatch. It syncs with your phone's health data to provide real-time activity tracking. View your progress at a glance without needing to open your phone.

Displays today's step count on watchSyncs with Health App dataReal-time activity tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(13)
ad-supported
5
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
6
Pedometer α - Step Counter
Pedometer α - Step Counter
Pedometer α - Step Counter
Steps counter for walking
Free

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.

Step countingCalorie trackingDistance measurement
💪 Health & Fitness
(166K)
ad-supported
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
StepsApp: Step Counter
StepsApp: Step Counter
StepsApp: Step Counter
Track Steps & Reach Goals
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
12
Pedometer: Step Counter Widget
Pedometer: Step Counter Widget
Pedometer: Step Counter Widget
Pedometer Widgets
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
Daily Steps: Step Counter
Daily Steps: Step Counter
Daily Steps: Step Counter
Pedometer + Activity Tracker
Free

Effortlessly track your daily steps, distance, and calories burned with a clean, intuitive interface. Set personal goals, view progress with helpful widgets, and receive walking tips to stay motivated. Integrates seamlessly with HealthKit for a comprehensive overview of your activity.

Step countingActivity tracking (distance, flights climbed, energy burnt)Daily step targets
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.6K)
freemium
14
Watch Your Steps: Step Counter
Watch Your Steps: Step Counter
Watch Your Steps: Step Counter
Step Count Complications
Free

This app displays your daily step count and goal progress on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Track your activity with customizable widgets and view historical data with hourly charts. It integrates with Apple Health for seamless step tracking.

Step count and goal progress on watch faceHome Screen and Lock Screen widgetsCustomizable daily step goals
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
15
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
16
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Steps 2 Steps
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
17
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
18
Counter for Watch
Counter for Watch
Counter for Watch
Count workouts, golf, knitting
Free

Easily count anything directly from your wrist. Tap to increment your count and undo mistakes with a simple gesture. Perfect for tracking items, people, or any quantifiable data.

Tap to countUndo last countTrack anything
🔧 Utilities
(20)
free
19
Steps – Step Counter
Steps – Step Counter
Steps – Step Counter
Your daily step goal
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
Walkfare - Step Counter
Walkfare - Step Counter
Walkfare - Step Counter
Pedometer, Walking Coach
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Free Steps Counter For Apple Watch

What are the best free steps counter for apple watch apps for iPhone?
StepsApp Pedometer tops our free steps counter for apple watch apps 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 250+ free steps counter for apple watch apps 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.