Pedometer++
Pedometer++ is a fitness-tracking utility for iPhone and Apple Watch that provides step counting, activity monitoring, and outdoor navigation.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users choose Pedometer++ to avoid the ad-density and account-creation friction found in social-first fitness apps, preferring a native, glanceable experience.
For iPhone and Apple Watch users seeking granular fitness tracking, outdoor navigation, and gamified activity goals.
What does it look like?
Key features
Reduces heart rate tracking frequency on Apple Watch to extend battery life during long-duration activities.
Downloads map data for navigation in areas without cellular service on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Displays step counts and progress metrics on iPhone home screens and Apple Watch faces.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model gates advanced workout tracking, offline maps, and ad-removal behind a monthly or annual subscription.
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
Cross Forward Consulting
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Pedometer++
How's the Health & Fitness market?
Pedometer++ holds a #71 rank in the US Health & Fitness category with a 4.78 rating across 172,135 reviews. Its position as a free, ad-free utility differentiates it from the ad-heavy, high-volume competitors in the same space.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By ITO Technologies, Inc.
Both apps target the same health-conscious user base by providing automated step tracking and activity metrics without upfront costs.
- Pedometer++ offers offline mapping and Expedition Mode for endurance athletes; the rival focuses on basic walking metrics.
- Pedometer++ integrates with Apple Watch complications; the rival relies on smartphone-based tracking.
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Key takeaways for Pedometer++
Where is it heading?
The fitness utility market is consolidating around apps that offer either high-fidelity social engagement or deep, hardware-agnostic data aggregation. Pedometer++ remains stable, but its reliance on native Apple hardware limits its growth potential compared to cross-platform rivals.
- The latest release added custom workout builders, signaling active feature investment rather than maintenance-only mode.
- Competitors like Pacer are aggressively scaling social features, which threatens to drain the casual user funnel into community-based apps.
The SWOT
- Native Apple ecosystem integration provides superior glanceable data visibility.
- Fully free core utility removes initial user acquisition friction.
- Expedition Mode creates a defensible niche for endurance athletes.
- Implementing opt-in leaderboards could capture the social engagement segment.
- Syncing with third-party hardware would unlock the fragmented-hardware user segment.
- Expanding offline map utility could further differentiate from standard pedometers.
Next best moves
Ship opt-in social leaderboards because social loops drive retention in the fitness category → increase DAU/MAU ratio.
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of social features is a strength, not a weakness…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
GPS-based route mapping (available in Pacer and ActivityTracker but missing here) +2
Since the last report: Pedometer++ adopted a freemium pricing model and expanded its feature set to include outdoor navigation tools like offline maps and Expedition Mode. This shift moves the app from a simple step-counting utility toward a specialized tool for endurance athletes.
Bottom line
Pedometer++ succeeds by maintaining a clean, ad-free utility that respects user focus, but the lack of social-driven retention loops leaves it vulnerable to rivals that prioritize community engagement.
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- [1] App Store listing
- [2] Developer website, source
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