How to Turn Your iPhone Into the Best Free Step Counter

If you’re interested in tracking your steps, you don’t need to buy a new pedometer or tracker. Your iPhone is already equipped to track your steps for free. You just need to find the information in Apple’s Health app.

If you have an Android phone, you can turn your Android phone into a free pedometer too.

iPhone’s Free Pedometer App, Apple Health

Many people don’t know that their iPhone is a pedometer and is counting their steps for them. The information is tucked away in the Apple Health app, sometimes under a few other health items.

To find your steps.

1. Open the Apple Health app on your iPhone.

2. Steps are usually shown on the first screen of information

3. If you don’t see your steps, select the “Browse” Tab, then select “Activity.” Steps will be listed as one of your activities.

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UPGRADING YOUR STEP TRACKING EXPERIENCE WITH PANTHEON

The Health app offers basic step tracking and will show trends on your steps, but it’s otherwise basic. You can upgrade your experience by using Pantheon.

1. Pantheon gives you a smart personalized step goal and small challenges to make it easier to hit your step goal every day.

2. You can also share your fitness accomplishments with gym buddies or friends in a judgement free format.

3. Set up a team with friends to compete on your wellness activities.

4. Pantheon works across platforms. So if your friends are on iPhone or use a Fitbit, you can still share activity.

Pantheon works by pulling the step data from your iPhone or Apple Watch. You can get Pantheon from the Apple App Store for free.