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simple steps counter

Simple Steps Counter is a minimalist iOS app that displays your daily step count from Apple Health in a large, easy-to-read format with real-time updates and home screen widgets.

core features

display and tracking

  • • Large, bold display of current daily step count
  • • Real-time automatic updates throughout the day
  • • 7-day history view of previous step counts
  • • Direct integration with Apple Health via HealthKit

widget support

  • • Three widget sizes: Small, Medium, and Large
  • • Updates every 15 minutes for current step count
  • • Progress tracking toward 10,000-step daily goal
  • • Quick glance access without opening the app

design and privacy

  • • Automatic dark and light mode adaptation
  • • No data collection, storage, or sharing
  • • All tracking through Apple Health
  • • Focused app that does one thing well

technical stack

  • Platform: iOS SwiftUI application (iOS 18.0+)
  • Data Source: HealthKit integration with Apple Health
  • Design: Native iOS frameworks with dark mode support
  • Widgets: Small, Medium, and Large home screen widgets

how it works

  • • First launch requests permission to read step data from Apple Health
  • • Main screen displays current day's step count in large format
  • • Count updates automatically as you walk throughout the day
  • • Tap "View History" to see step counts from past week
  • • Add widgets to home screen for instant access

widget variants

  • Small: Step count with walking figure icon
  • Medium: Step count plus circular progress ring showing goal percentage
  • Large: Step count with progress bar and detailed goal tracking

ideal for

  • • Users who want simple, at-a-glance step tracking
  • • People focused on daily movement goals
  • • Those who prefer minimal, distraction-free apps
  • • Privacy-conscious individuals using Apple Health