The recording of physical activity is much easier today than it was in the past. Nowadays, apps and devices can do these tasks for you and all you have to do is enjoy the movement. This also applies to counting steps. While these don't achieve the precision of a fitness tracker, they are good enough to give you an overview. We introduce you to the best pedometer apps and pedometer apps for Android and iPhone.
These pedometer apps are there
Google Fit
Google Fit is a popular pedometer app with more than 50 million users. It allows you to see your training sessions by showing your heart rate, speed, route, pace and much more. The app also tracks your activity on walks, bike rides and runs.
With this completely free app you can analyze your training goals and monitor the progress of your steps and heart points. Also, you can customize your goals to challenge yourself and meet fitness goals. Google Fit works well with other fitness equipment too. It is compatible with various fitness apps such as Strava, Headspace, MyFitnessPal and Runkepper. In this way, you can monitor all of your physical activity on one platform. You can also add more activities that other apps don't track. Available:
Fitbit
You've probably heard of Fitbit before. But did you know you can use the Fitbit app without a fitness tracker? The app works independently and acts as a step counter for your smartphone.
With the Fitbit app, you can test the premium features free of charge for 90 days. Get personalized guides, bespoke health programs, mindfulness-focused content, and over 240 video workouts to do at home. Fitbit is also available in a free version. You can upgrade to Fitbit Premium for € 8.99 per month or € 79.99 per year..
Pacer
The Pacer fitness app is a step counter, activity tracker and social support in one program. Pacer is designed simply so you can get started right after installing it. Pacer records steps, steps taken, calories, distance and active time. The app also has a GPS function with which the distances covered can be tracked on a map. S
If you're just looking for a step counter app with no additional features, you should stick with the free version of Pacer Pedometer & Step Tracker. It has everything you need to literally keep up with your steps.
Accupedo
The Accupedo pedometer app offers basic functionality for free or at a low price for the premium version. This pedometer app measures steps, calories, distance, speed and your active time. You can also track your progress by day, week, month and year. For better distance accuracy, you should set your stride length in the settings.
Accupedo is available free of charge. You can also upgrade to Accupedo Premium for € 2.19 per month or € 10.99 per year. Before subscribing, you can test the premium version for seven days..
ActivityTracker
If the GPS tracking system used for other pedometer apps is draining your phone's battery, consider downloading an app that only uses your phone's built-in sensors to count your steps. The ActivityTracker pedometer app uses the smartphone's motion processor - and not a GPS tracker - to track your all-day activities, including daily steps. It also logs the distance, daily active calorie consumption, active time and steps taken. The app is geared towards a weekly step goal and also shows you a daily goal based on your goal.
If you want an hourly overview of your activities, you have to upgrade to the Pro version. The app offers useful widgets and an easy-to-use user interface. The badge for your steps taken on the home screen is a plus - especially if you want to see your daily step count at a glance. ActivityTracker is available free of charge, but you can also upgrade to ActivityTracker Pro for € 4.99 per month.