Best Tracking Steps Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our tracking steps list covers 236+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Tracking Steps Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1StepsApp PedometerStepsApp PedometerFree4.8★ (289K)YesYesAug 2026
2Steps - Activity TrackerSteps - Activity TrackerFree4.8★ (131K)YesYesAug 2026
3Steps  - Simple PedometerSteps - Simple PedometerFree4.7★ (5.1K)NoNoAug 2026
4ActivityTracker PedometerActivityTracker PedometerFree4.8★ (100K)YesYesAug 2026
5Pedometer α - Step CounterPedometer α - Step CounterFree4.9★ (166K)YesNoAug 2026
6Stepz - Step Counter & TrackerStepz - Step Counter & TrackerFree4.5★ (33K)YesYesAug 2026
7Pacer Pedometer Step CounterPacer Pedometer Step CounterFree4.9★ (323K)NoYesAug 2026
8Pedometer++Pedometer++Free4.8★ (179K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Tracking Steps

StepsApp Pedometer#1

StepsApp Pedometer by StepsApp GmbH

Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 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#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
Steps  - Simple Pedometer#3

Steps - Simple Pedometer by Dasmer Singh

Daily Step Count App & Widget
Worth Considering
💪 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

More Tracking Steps apps to explore

4
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
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
(166K)
ad-supported
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
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
8
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
9
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Running Walking Tracker Goals
Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Free

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

Track distance, time, speed, elevation, caloriesVoice control with SiriApple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(105K)
freemium
10
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
Map My Walk: Walking Tracker
GPS Step Counter, Weight Loss
Free

This app helps you track your walks, steps, pace, calories, and distance. It offers GPS mapping, progress insights, and community challenges to keep you motivated. It also provides personalized coaching tips for Garmin users to improve your walking technique.

GPS tracking and route mappingStep, pace, calorie, and distance trackingProgress insights and goal setting
🌟 Lifestyle
(477K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Track My Steps - Pedometer
Track My Steps - Pedometer
Track My Steps - Pedometer
Activity Tracker
Free

This app automatically tracks your daily steps and activity, helping you achieve fitness goals. It offers calorie tracking, goal setting, and progress history. Integrate with your Health app and share achievements on social media.

Automatic step trackingCalorie trackingCustomizable step goals
💪 Health & Fitness
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter
Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter
Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter
Get daily motivation to walk
Free

This app motivates you to walk by converting your steps into digital currency. Earn rewards like gadgets and sports gear by reaching your daily step goals and participating in challenges. It offers accurate, battery-efficient step tracking and prioritizes user privacy.

Step trackingEarn digital currencyRedeem for rewards
💪 Health & Fitness
(393K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Activity Plus
Activity Plus
Activity Plus
Streak Recovery & Rings Backup
Free
$0.49 | 100% OFF

This app helps you maintain your activity streaks and recover lost ones by closing your rings. It offers global challenges, customizable widgets, and detailed progress insights to keep you motivated and informed about your fitness journey.

Streak recovery for activity ringsGlobal fitness challengesCustomizable home screen widgets
💪 Health & Fitness
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
Scrambly: Money for Walking
Scrambly: Money for Walking
Scrambly: Money for Walking
Steps Tracker, Earn Rewards
Free

This app rewards you for walking by converting your daily steps into points. You can then redeem these points for gift cards or cash. Participate in challenges and bonuses to increase your earnings.

Earn points for every step takenConvert points to gift cards or cashParticipate in step challenges and competitions
🌟 Lifestyle
(75K)
freemium
17
Step Tracker Pedometer Steps
Step Tracker Pedometer Steps
Step Tracker Pedometer Steps
Walk Counter, Calories & Water
Free

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Step countingWalking/running distance trackingCalorie burn monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.2K)
freemium
18
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Track & share with friends
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(366K)
free with in-app purchases
19
StepsUp - Step Counter
StepsUp - Step Counter
StepsUp - Step Counter
Walking app & Fitdays
Free

This application acts as a pedometer, tracking your daily steps, calories burned, distance covered, and activity time. It helps you set and achieve fitness goals, offering motivation through progress tracking and the ability to share activities with friends and family.

Set activity goalsTrack steps, calories, distanceMonitor activity time
💪 Health & Fitness
(1K)
free
20
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
Running App and Training Plans
Free

Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

GPS activity trackingPersonalized training plansAudio-guided workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(377K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Tracking Steps

What are the best tracking steps apps for iPhone?
StepsApp Pedometer tops our tracking steps apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 289K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top tracking steps 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 May 2026.
We track 236+ tracking steps apps on the iOS App Store as of May 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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