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Every walk, fully tracked. Every step, rewarded.
StepMax counts every step with your iPhone's built-in sensor — no watch needed — and turns your daily walk into a game with streaks, 164 achievements, 30+ collectible companions and worldwide leaderboards.
No sign-up, no subscription wall, no GPS battery drain. StepMax is a free pedometer app for iPhone — install it, set a daily step goal, and start your streak today.
Automatic step counting with the built-in motion sensor. Requires iOS 26.2+, only 34 MB.
Works completely offline, no account required. Optional Sign in with Apple for backup and leaderboards.
Counts steps, calories burned and distance in km or miles using your phone's sensor — in your pocket, bag or hand, screen locked or not.
Hit your goal daily and watch your streak icon evolve from a flame to a crown. Unlock Fox Cub at 7 days, Ember Fawn at 30.
Level up through 900+ levels and unlock characters — from starter pups to Frost Dragons and event exclusives.
Compete with friends, your country, continent or the world. Start 1v1 step battles with custom goals.
Time a walk and see duration, steps, distance, calories and pace — every session saved to your walk history.
Hourly to yearly charts, custom date ranges, personal bests and full step history so you never lose a day.
Install StepMax free from the App Store or Google Play. No account, no sign-up — step counting starts immediately.
Pick a step goal that fits your life — 6,000, 8,000, 10,000 — and calibrate your real step length with GPS for accurate distance.
Every step earns XP. Close your ring to extend your streak, level up, and unlock achievements and new companions.
Add friends, join community events and climb the leaderboards. The competition is what keeps you walking tomorrow.
Practical guides on step counting, walking goals and staying motivated — and how to do each one with StepMax.
No — your iPhone already has everything required. Here's how phone-only step tracking works.
Read the guide → AccuracyWhat the motion sensor gets right, where it drifts, and how to calibrate your step length.
Read the guide → GoalsWhat research actually says about 7,000 vs 10,000 steps, and how to pick a goal you'll keep.
Read the guide → MotivationWhy gamified walking works, and how characters, XP and streaks turn a chore into a hobby.
Read the guide → SocialSet up a 1v1 step battle or group leaderboard in under two minutes.
Read the guide → BatteryGPS vs motion-sensor tracking explained — and why all-day counting can cost almost nothing.
Read the guide → HabitsThe streak method for making walking automatic, plus how StepMax streaks and rewards work.
Read the guide → WidgetsHow to add a steps widget so your goal stares back at you all day.
Read the guide → AccuracyManual methods vs GPS calibration — get distance and calories that match reality.
Read the guide → PrivacyTrack offline, keep your health data on your phone, and still compete when you choose to.
Read the guide →Yes. StepMax uses the motion sensor already built into your iPhone, so it counts every step with no watch, band or extra hardware — even with the screen locked and the phone in your pocket. Learn more →
Modern iPhones count normal walking to within a few percent. StepMax also lets you measure your real step length with GPS so distance and calories match your actual stride. Learn more →
Research points to 7,000–10,000 steps a day as an effective range, with the biggest wins coming from adding 2,000–3,000 steps above your current average. Set that as your StepMax daily goal and let the streak do the rest. Learn more →
StepMax won't — it reads the phone's low-power motion chip instead of running GPS in the background, so all-day tracking uses a negligible amount of battery. Learn more →
Yes — add friends to compare daily steps, start 1v1 challenges with custom goals and durations, join community events, and climb country, continent and world leaderboards. Learn more →
No account is needed — StepMax works completely offline. Sign in with Apple is optional, only if you want cloud backup and leaderboards. Learn more →
Yes — StepMax includes home screen widgets showing today's steps and goal progress at a glance. Learn more →
A streak counts consecutive days you hit your step goal. StepMax streaks grow to 1,000 days with evolving icons and unlock exclusive companions at 7 and 30 days. Learn more →
Download StepMax free, set a goal, and see how far a little fire can carry you. No account. No watch. No excuses.