# Pedometer - steps counter

> Count your steps and stay fit with this pedometer with calorie counter.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsforlife.Pedometer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsforlife.Pedometer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appsforlife.Pedometer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** apps 4 life
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 805,519
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (3,407 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-18
- **First published:** 2018-07-26
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsforlife.Pedometer)
- **Website:** [https://appsforlife.nl](https://appsforlife.nl/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://appsforlife.nl/pedometer](https://appsforlife.nl/pedometer)

## Description

The **Pedometer - Steps Counter** is a comprehensive walking and running app that helps you monitor physical activity using your phone's built-in sensors without GPS, ensuring low battery consumption. It tracks steps, speed, distance, and calories burned, providing extensive progress charts to help you stay motivated.

Customize settings like stride length, gender, and weight for accurate results and enjoy features such as multiple modes, motivational alerts, and easy sharing of your fitness journey. With a simple interface and detailed summaries, this free app supports your goal of taking at least 10,000 steps daily to improve your health and stay fit.

## Rankings

- #77,314 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_HEALTH`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.appsforlife.Pedometer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise the app for accurate step counting and ease of use. The main recurring downsides are lack of background tracking (steps counted only while the app is open) and occasional reliability issues like not counting steps or freezing at the start. Ads are mentioned by at least one user but aren’t widespread. Overall, users show positive sentiment and feel the app works well for walking, with requests mainly for background operation and occasional stability fixes.

### Pros

- Accurate step counting
- Easy to navigate / user-friendly interface
- Works well / reliable for walking
- Positive overall user sentiment / generally satisfied

### Cons

- No background tracking: steps counted only when the app is open
- Occasional reliability issues: app may not count steps or may freeze at startup/start screen

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appsforlife.Pedometer)