Best Health Steps Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 248+ health steps apps 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 (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple HealthApple HealthFree3.0★ (7.7K)NoNoAug 2026
2StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (292K)YesYesAug 2026
3Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (132K)YesYesAug 2026
4HealthView: Apple Health AppHealthView: Apple Health AppFree4.5★ (14K)NoYesAug 2026
5Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (168K)YesNoAug 2026
6Steps: Step Counter, PedometerSteps: Step Counter, PedometerFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
7Stepz - Step Counter & TrackerStepz - Step Counter & TrackerFree4.5★ (33K)YesYesAug 2026
8WiseLife: Step & HealthWiseLife: Step & HealthFree4.3★ (9.1K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Health Steps

Apple Health#1

Apple Health by Apple

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😊(292K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#19in 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😊(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

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 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
(168K)
ad-supported
6
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
7
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
8
WiseLife: Step & Health
WiseLife: Step & Health
WiseLife: Step & Health
Step & Health Tracker
Free

This app transforms your daily activity into rewards. Track steps, hydration, and goals to earn experience points that can be redeemed for gift cards or cash. Visualize your progress with helpful graphs and join a community focused on healthy habits.

Daily sign-in rewardsConvert steps to experience pointsHydration tracking for rewards
💪 Health & Fitness
(9.1K)
ad-supported
9
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
(59K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker
Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker
Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker
Walking & Calorie Counter
Free

Track your steps, calories, sleep, and workouts all in one place. Compete with friends in fitness challenges to stay motivated and achieve your health goals. Log meals easily with photo recognition and barcode scanning.

Automatic step trackingPhoto calorie counterSleep tracking with smart alarm
💪 Health & Fitness
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Noom Vibe: Steps with Friends
Noom Vibe: Steps with Friends
Noom Vibe: Steps with Friends
Healthy Habit Tracker: Go Walk
Free

This app gamifies daily movement and habit building by allowing users to track steps, earn in-app currency for rewards, and connect with friends. It also offers a library of workouts and meditations, plus community support.

Step tracking and gamificationIn-app currency for rewardsSocial challenges with friends
💪 Health & Fitness
(17K)
free
12
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
(180K)
free with in-app purchases
13
CARROT: Step Tracker & Rewards
CARROT: Step Tracker & Rewards
CARROT: Step Tracker & Rewards
Get paid for walking.
Free

This app rewards you financially for walking and achieving activity goals. Earn virtual currency to play games, compete in challenges, and bid on rewards like gift cards. It gamifies health and wellness with fun competitions and unlockable prizes.

Earn financial rewards for walkingPersonalized daily activity goalsVirtual currency for games and auctions
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Step Up: Count & Track Steps
Step Up: Count & Track Steps
Step Up: Count & Track Steps
Pedometer App For Steps Count
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
5000 Steps
5000 Steps
5000 Steps
Step tracker & lifestyle app
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Steps On Track: Steps Count
Steps On Track: Steps Count
Steps On Track: Steps Count
Walking Tracker, Reach goals
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
1STEP Health
1STEP Health
1STEP Health
First active step health
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Total Steps
Total Steps
Total Steps
Track steps & join leagues
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Top Steps
Top Steps
Top Steps
Wrapped for your steps
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
Step Into Health
Step Into Health
Step Into Health
by Aspire Zone
Free

This app encourages users to reach a daily step goal for a healthier lifestyle. It tracks steps, distance, and calories, offering health tips and periodic alerts. Integration with Apple HealthKit ensures seamless step counting with minimal battery impact.

Daily step goal challengesTracks steps, distance, and caloriesProvides expert health tips
💪 Health & Fitness
(7)
free

FAQ about Health Steps

What are the best health steps apps for iPhone?
Apple Health tops our health steps apps ranking as of August 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 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 August 2026.
We track 248+ health steps apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.