Is Pedometer - Step Counter accurate?
Reviews are mixed. Many users say the app is accurate enough for daily step tracking, but the strongest critical review says distance, calories, and steps can be wrong when walking speed or cadence changes. If you need fitness-watch-level precision, the reviews suggest checking it against another tracker or a known route.
Turned out the application greatly miscounts distance and calories depending on the walking speed and cadence. The application is using very simplistic algorithm which only kind of works if you walk at a slow pace. If you pickup the pace application greatly miscounts steps, calories and distance.
It is simple and non–gimmicky, and as accurate as any I have tried. It uses your phones step counter, not gps. I have used it with a moto–g, and now with a VL 68 pro with good results.
I counted out the steps. I did 80 and the app counted 41. no longer accurate
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Does Pedometer - Step Counter work in the background?
For many reviewers, yes: they describe leaving it running while using the phone, keeping it in a pocket, or having it start automatically. Other reviews suggest background tracking can depend on phone permissions and battery or performance settings, especially after switching phones.
I had recently loaded the app and very pleased so far with its operational and features. Anyone looking for a good pedometer app for their cell phone, I highly recommend. I like the way the app can operate in the background while using.
It works well, automatically starts when I switch my phone on in the morning. it largely agrees with a walking tracker that I also use. The main challenge that I experienced was when transferring to a new phone and the permissions didn't transfer, took a little while to understand why it wasn't running in the background.
I ran this app while OnePlus 15 was set at 'Balance Mode' with no restrictions running in background. The readings were off by a quarter of their history with this app and previous phones. Troubleshooting, I hap'd upon putting the phone into 'High performance' mode & the app as 'recommended' energy savings with a lot better results: time in motion, the distance, & the pace (speed). Now my pace is as shown with previous phones & the distance has greatly improved.
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Does Pedometer - Step Counter use GPS or location?
The app description says it does not use GPS tracking, and reviewers back that up. Users specifically mention that it uses the phone’s step counter rather than GPS and that they like not needing location access.
It is simple and non–gimmicky, and as accurate as any I have tried. It uses your phones step counter, not gps. I have used it with a moto–g, and now with a VL 68 pro with good results.
I like this pedometer app, been using it for years. I love that it doesn't need my location and just tracks steps. I haven't updated in a while, didnt need to, until recently due to OS updates. Absolutely NOT a fan of the full screen ads or the smaller font. What was wrong with the ads playing across the bottom of the app? May rollback to my previous version.
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Are the ads in Pedometer - Step Counter annoying?
Ad complaints are one of the clearest drawbacks in the reviews. Some users say ads are not a problem, but several others complain about full-screen, obtrusive, or alarming ads. One reviewer who otherwise liked the app said they removed it because the ads changed from unobtrusive to full-screen.
As good as a pedometer gets. I've had this app for longer than I can remember, on this device and my previous phone. I would have preferred to pay to avoid the ads, but that wasn't an option so I accepted the unobtrusive advertising. Recently the ads are obtrusive & full screen, so I am removing the app. I've reinstalled it and I live with the ads the app works so well.
App works well (when it doesn'tlock up), but the free-version ads are mostly fraud, scareware, malware and evil BS. Not sure how the devs sleep at night... You have been warned. :)
Very accurate step count. however now there are so many ads in it almost aggravating
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Is Pedometer - Step Counter easy to use?
Yes, ease of use is one of the app’s most consistent positives in these reviews. Users describe it as simple, no-frills, easy to read, and focused on counting steps without extra complexity.
super easy to use it just counts my steps and that's really all I wanted. thank you!
Simples! No complicated tech, just enter 3 or 4 easy bits of info, then 'Bobs yer uncle' it's ready to go. It is also accurate.
exactly what I needed. no frills just a pedometer
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Does Pedometer - Step Counter drain battery?
Reviewers generally describe battery use positively. Users mention little battery use, little resource use, and a pocket-and-forget style. The tradeoff is that battery-saving or performance settings on some phones may affect tracking accuracy or whether it keeps running.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is one of the best step counter apps I've used. It accurately tracks my daily steps, has a clean and user-friendly interface, and works smoothly without draining the battery. The statistics and progress reports are very motivating and help me stay active every day. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle!
Simple & straightforward; no extras, which what I was looking for. Second day after installing. Seems to work well and uses very little battery energy. Several days using and it continues working very well and using very little battery energy while running in the background.
This app is brilliant. It gives accurate results and uses very little resources.
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Can Pedometer - Step Counter replace a Fitbit, smartwatch, or separate pedometer?
For basic step counting with a phone, several reviewers say it works well as an alternative to a watch, Fitbit, or separate pedometer. It is still a phone-based pedometer, so it will not track activity when the phone is not with you; one reviewer specifically wanted tracking without carrying the phone.
Very useful as my Fitbit does not work with the new Google Health app.
been using for years. better than a costly watch anytime.
Unparalleled performance, really remarkable....a good substitute for Smartwatch.
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Does Pedometer - Step Counter have a widget, notification bar, or lock screen step display?
The reviews do not show a confirmed widget or lock-screen display. One reviewer specifically asked for a widget or notification-bar view because opening the app every time felt frustrating. If glanceable lock-screen steps are important, this is a concern to check before relying on it.
very good app but it needs some kind of widget or a notification bar that you can see on your notification bar or lock screen bcs opening the app every time you want to see how many steps you got in feels frustrating and corny in public.🙏
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What if Pedometer - Step Counter will not start or stops counting?
A few reviewers report that the app would not start, stopped working, or stopped recording accurately. The most useful review-based fixes are to check permissions after changing phones and to review battery or performance settings if background tracking looks wrong. The app description also warns that some devices may stop counting steps when the screen is locked because of power-saving behavior.
wont work says start nothing happened
it's really good till you give feedback. after that it stops working. than you have to delete and download after 2 days
It works well, automatically starts when I switch my phone on in the morning. it largely agrees with a walking tracker that I also use. The main challenge that I experienced was when transferring to a new phone and the permissions didn't transfer, took a little while to understand why it wasn't running in the background.
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Does Pedometer - Step Counter reset steps each day?
One reviewer says the app resets at midnight, while another could not figure out how to reset steps manually. The reviews support automatic daily reset, but they do not clearly explain a manual reset feature.
accurate and always working and bonus also resets at midnight.
works great. but can not figure how to reset steps... HELP please?
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