Best Step Tracker Free Apple Watch Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ step tracker free apple watch apps on iOS, 18 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 Step Tracker Free Apple Watch Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StepsWatchStepsWatchFree2.8★ (16)YesNoAug 2026
2StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (295K)YesYesSep 2026
3Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (181K)YesYesSep 2026
4Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (132K)YesYesSep 2026
5MySteps - Step CounterMySteps - Step CounterFree4.6★ (44K)YesYesSep 2026
6Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (5.5K)NoNoSep 2026
7Pacer Pedometer Step CounterPacer Pedometer Step CounterFree4.9★ (326K)NoYesSep 2026
8Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (169K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Step Tracker Free Apple Watch

StepsWatch#1

StepsWatch by Airwire products.

Today's Step Count for Watch
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
2.8(16 ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

StepsApp Pedometer#2

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(295K 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
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
  • 🤖 Inaccurate 'inactivity' alerts
Pedometer++#3

Pedometer++ by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC

Count Steps, Track Walks/Runs
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(181K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#65in 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
  • 🚀 Syncs well with Apple Health
  • 👍 Provides a sense of achievement

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step and floor tracking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent data sync between devices
  • 🐛 Steps/distance randomly deducted
  • 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Monthly challenges not always working

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FAQ about Step Tracker Free Apple Watch

What are the best step tracker free apple watch apps for iPhone?
StepsWatch tops our step tracker free apple watch apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.8-star average from 16 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
StepsWatch shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ step tracker free apple watch apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
StepsWatch is compatible with Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod devices. This allows for seamless integration with your Apple ecosystem for step tracking.
StepsWatch displays step data directly from the Health App. The accuracy of the step count relies on the sensors and data provided by your connected Apple devices.