Best Health Steps Apps & Games

238+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Out of 238+ health steps apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Health Steps Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple HealthApple HealthFree3.0★ (7.7K)NoNoAug 2026
2StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (289K)YesYesAug 2026
3Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (131K)YesYesAug 2026
4HealthView: Apple Health AppHealthView: Apple Health AppFree4.5★ (14K)NoYesAug 2026
5Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (179K)YesYesAug 2026
6Stepz - Step Counter & TrackerStepz - Step Counter & TrackerFree4.5★ (33K)YesYesAug 2026
7Steps: Step Counter, PedometerSteps: Step Counter, PedometerFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
8StepUp Pedometer Step CounterStepUp Pedometer Step CounterFree4.8★ (123K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Health Steps

Apple Health#1

Apple Health by Apple Inc.

Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
3.0😐(7.7K ratings)
Free
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Consolidate and securely store your health and fitness data from various sources. Visualize trends, track progress, and gain insights into your well-being. Share information with trusted individuals and manage medications and mental health.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate step counting
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking health data
  • 🚑 Saved user's life by detecting heart issues
  • 💡 Integrates well with other health apps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
  • 🐛 Sleep tracking issues
  • 🐛 Medication tracking limitations
StepsApp Pedometer#2

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(289K 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
Steps - Activity Tracker#3

Steps - Activity Tracker by Year of Code, LLC

Pedometer and Step Counter
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(131K 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

More Health Steps apps to explore

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HealthView: Apple Health App
HealthView: Apple Health App
HealthView: Apple Health App
Health Dashboard & Widgets
Free

Visualize your health and fitness data with customizable widgets and Apple Watch complications. Easily track a wide range of metrics from steps and calories to heart rate and sleep. Gain a clear overview of your well-being directly on your home screen.

Home screen widgets for health dataApple Watch complications for quick glancesSupports over 50 health data sets
💪 Health & Fitness
(14K)
subscription
5
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
6
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
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
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
9
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
10
Walking App: Step Counter Go
Walking App: Step Counter Go
Walking App: Step Counter Go
Pedometer Steps & Walk Tracker
Free

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with personalized walking plans and comprehensive tracking. Monitor steps, calories, distance, and time for both indoor and outdoor workouts. It also includes features for NEAT tracking, route mapping, and hydration.

Personalized walking planStep, calorie, distance, and time trackingIndoor and outdoor workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
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
13
WalkFit: Weight Loss Tracker
WalkFit: Weight Loss Tracker
WalkFit: Weight Loss Tracker
Walking Workouts & Tai Chi
Free

This app helps you achieve weight loss and build healthy habits through walking. It offers various tracking features, custom plans, and guided workouts like Tai Chi and treadmill routines to keep you motivated and active.

Step counterIndoor workoutsFree walk tracker
💪 Health & Fitness
(162K)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
15
A Step Ahead Challenge
A Step Ahead Challenge
A Step Ahead Challenge
Virtual Walking Challenge
Free

Embark on a virtual walking adventure where your real-world steps power your survival against zombies, robots, and aliens. Complete missions, upgrade your character, and join teams to conquer challenges in a post-apocalyptic world. New adventures are released regularly.

Sync steps from fitness trackersForm teams and get activeUse steps to complete missions
🎮 Games
(6.9K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Step Tracker · Step Counter
Step Tracker · Step Counter
Step Tracker · Step Counter
Pedometer & Apple Watch
Free

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and duration. It offers real-time GPS tracking for activities and displays your progress in clear, intuitive graphs. Set personal goals and achieve them to stay motivated.

Auto step trackingCalorie and distance trackingReal-time GPS map tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Steps+
Steps+
Steps+
Count your steps and calories!
Free

This app efficiently tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance using your iPhone's built-in sensors. It integrates with Apple Watch and the Health app to provide a comprehensive view of your activity. Set daily goals, view progress charts, and receive notifications upon reaching them.

Step and calorie trackingApple Watch integrationDaily goal setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Stompers: Step Counter Friends
Stompers: Step Counter Friends
Stompers: Step Counter Friends
Fun Pedometer Activity Tracker
Free

This app transforms fitness tracking into a social game. Connect with friends, participate in daily challenges, and stay motivated to walk and burn calories. It's a fun way to achieve health and fitness goals together.

Free pedometer gameWalking challenges and contestsConnect with friends and family
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.8K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Pedometer - Run & Step Counter
Pedometer - Run & Step Counter
Pedometer - Run & Step Counter
Running walking tracker pacer
Free

This app accurately counts your steps, calories burned, and distance traveled using your phone's built-in sensor. Track your progress with hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, set goals, and view your achievements. It also offers GPS tracking and integrates with HealthKit for comprehensive fitness data.

Accurate step countingCalorie and distance trackingGoal setting and achievements
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

FAQ about Health Steps

What are the best health steps apps & games for iPhone?
Apple Health tops our health steps apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 7.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top health steps apps & games we rank are free to download, including Apple Health and StepsApp Pedometer.
Apple Health has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 238+ health steps apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Apple Health app acts as a central and secure repository for all your health and fitness information. It allows you to aggregate data from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and compatible third-party apps and devices. You can then visualize this data, track your progress over time, and gain insights into various health metrics.
Key features include visualizing and securely storing health data, browsing interactive charts for trend analysis, tracking steps, sleep, and vitals, setting sleep schedules, tracking menstrual cycles, logging medications with reminders, and logging emotions and moods for mental health insights. It also offers standardized mental health assessments and the ability to view health records.