Best Steps Counter Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

StepsApp Pedometer is the household name in steps counter, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Steps Counter Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (289K)YesYesAug 2026
2Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (131K)YesYesAug 2026
3Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (166K)YesNoAug 2026
4Pacer Pedometer Step CounterPacer Pedometer Step CounterFree4.9★ (323K)NoYesAug 2026
5MySteps - Step CounterMySteps - Step CounterFree4.6★ (44K)YesYesAug 2026
6StepsApp: Step CounterStepsApp: Step CounterFreeNoYesAug 2026
7Steps: Step Counter, PedometerSteps: Step Counter, PedometerFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
8Stepz - Step Counter & TrackerStepz - Step Counter & TrackerFree4.5★ (33K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Steps Counter

StepsApp Pedometer#1

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(289K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#18in 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#2

Steps - Activity Tracker by Year of Code, LLC

Pedometer and Step Counter
Strong Contender
💪 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
Pedometer α - Step Counter#3

Pedometer α - Step Counter by ITO Technologies, Inc.

Steps counter for walking
Worth Considering
💪 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

More Steps Counter apps to explore

4
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
5
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
6
StepsApp: Step Counter
StepsApp: Step Counter
StepsApp: Step Counter
Track Steps & Reach Goals
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
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
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
9
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
10
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
11
Steps  - Simple Pedometer
Steps  - Simple Pedometer
Steps - Simple Pedometer
Daily Step Count App & Widget
Free

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.

Daily step countingHome and Lock Screen widgetsCustomizable step goal
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.1K)
free
12
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
13
DGen Walk - Step Counter
DGen Walk - Step Counter
DGen Walk - Step Counter
Walk, Track & Play Music
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
StepX: Daily Step Counter
StepX: Daily Step Counter
StepX: Daily Step Counter
Pedometer & Walk Goal Tracker
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
Stompify - Steps Counter
Stompify - Steps Counter
Stompify - Steps Counter
Pedometer, Walking Tracker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
16
Step Counter Plus
Step Counter Plus
Step Counter Plus
Step Tracker & Pedometer
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
Step Counter - Pacer Pedometer
Step Counter - Pacer Pedometer
Step Counter - Pacer Pedometer
Walking, Distance Tracker
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Walking Tracker: Step Counter
Walking Tracker: Step Counter
Walking Tracker: Step Counter
Walking tracker & goals
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Steps – Step Counter
Steps – Step Counter
Steps – Step Counter
Your daily step goal
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
StepSpark - Step Counter
StepSpark - Step Counter
StepSpark - Step Counter
by 怡婷 蒋
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Steps Counter

What are the best steps counter apps for iPhone?
StepsApp Pedometer tops our steps counter apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 289K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top steps counter apps we rank are free to download, including StepsApp Pedometer and Steps - Activity Tracker.
StepsApp Pedometer shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ 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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