Pedometer++ 8 brings friendly design refresh and Expedition Mode to Apple Watch

Source: 9to5Mac

Overview

Pedometer++ has logged a lot of miles since first unlocking step tracking on the iPhone 5s in 2013. Nearly 13 years of updates later, version 8.0 arrives with a redesigned Apple Watch experience that includes an all‑new Expedition Mode. Pedometer++ also touts a “highly‑usable workout picker” for Apple Watch users frustrated by watchOS 26’s Workout app.

Expedition Mode powers longer Apple Watch workout tracking by saving battery

Apple redesigned the Workout app in watchOS 26, but not everyone loves the current workout picker.

While Apple fixed the biggest usability issue, Pedometer++ 8 gives long‑time Apple Watch users a more familiar experience.

Scrolling down from the step counter reveals an updated workout picker for starting a new walk, run, or hike. We have redesigned this picker for maximum ease of use, with large, clear touch targets that let users quickly select a workout type.

Version 8.0 also introduces Expedition Mode for Pedometer++ Premium subscribers. This mode tracks the same workout types while optimizing for battery life on longer activities. It saves battery by disabling constant heart‑rate monitoring and relying only on the basic heart‑rate data the Apple Watch provides. Premium users can expect up to 40 % battery savings during workouts in Expedition Mode, making it ideal for all‑day outings with a map on the wrist.

Pedometer++ includes a playful design update across the app

Pedometer++ 8’s new design isn’t limited to the “highly‑usable workout picker.” It starts with the home screen on Apple Watch, which is bolder and more colorful than ever.

The app now focuses on key daily metrics—steps climbed, miles traveled, and flights of stairs climbed. The design uses trademark colors to show progress toward the daily step goal, filling a half‑circle as you move.

The refreshed design extends to the active workout view as well. During a workout, Pedometer++ displays a custom map with metrics such as heart rate and HR zones, speed, and elevation changes. All screens are optimized for readability on the move, providing necessary information without clutter.

Whether you’re frustrated by Apple’s Workout app or just want a fun, playful way to track your daily step count, Pedometer++ is worth having on your Apple Watch and iPhone.

Download Pedometer++ 8 today from the App Store.

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