Step counter: The best iPhone and Android apps

The step counter market

Dozens of applications promise to count your steps. But which one to choose? We've tested it for you.

Comparison criteria

• Counting accuracy
• Features
• Interface
• Gamification
• Pricing

Comparison

NevoMove

• Accuracy**: Excellent (uses native sensors)
• Features**: Quests, Nevomons, ranking, store
• Interface**: Modern and intuitive
• Gamification** : The most complete on the market
• Price**: Free with optional purchases
• Our opinion** : The best app if you want to stay motivated

Google Fit / Apple Sante

• Accuracy**: Excellent
• Features**: Basic but complete
• Interface**: Clean, Apple/Google style
• Gamification**: Almost non-existent
• Price**: Free
• Our opinion**: Good for minimalists

Pacer

• Accuracy**: Good
• Features**: GPS, groups, coaching
• Interface**: Correct
• Gamification** : Limited
• Price**: Aggressive freemium
• Our opinion**: Too many ads in free version

StepSetGo

• Accuracy**: Good
• Features**: Real money rewards
• Interface**: Loaded
• Gamification** : Convertible points
• Price**: Free
• Our opinion**: Interesting concept but minimal rewards

Our recommendation

If you're reading this article, you're probably already on NevoMove. And it's the right choice! Gamification with Nevomons, quests and leaderboards makes walking really fun.

The other apps are functional, but less engaging in the long run.