Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker
What is Argus?
Argus is a Health & Fitness app that tracks steps, meals, sleep, weight, and activities such as walks and runs. It includes step challenges with friends, meal logging with photo recognition, and sleep tracking using a phone.
Pricing. Argus: Pedometer Step Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Tracking daily steps and weekly step goals
- Logging meals with photo recognition or a barcode scanner
- Recording walking, running, cycling, or hiking routes with GPS
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Why this app is in A tier
Argus scores 89 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 87, App Store search rank 72, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Move more, eat smarter, and sleep better with Argus. Join over 10 million people using Argus - the all-in-one step tracker, calorie counter, and fitness challenge app that helps you stay active, lose weight, and build healthy habits. STEP TRACKER & PEDOMETER Count every step automatically with Argus' battery‐efficient pedometer. No setup, no extra devices needed. • Accurate step counting all day • Distance, calories burned, and active minutes • Daily and weekly step goals CHALLENGE FRIENDS Compete with friends, family, and coworkers in step challenges and fitness competitions. The challenge feature is what keeps millions of users coming back. • Create or join step challenges • Compete on leaderboards • Team challenges and group competitions • Walking challenges, workout challenges, and more CALORIE COUNTER Log meals in seconds using photo recognition. Snap a photo and Argus estimates calories and nutrition automatically. • Photo food recognition • Barcode scanner for packaged foods • Extensive food database SLEEP TRACKING Track sleep automatically using your phone - no watch needed. Get a sleep score each morning and wake up at the right time with the smart alarm. ACTI
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 89 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 89 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 36.3K | 15.7K | 12.8K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 3.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 21d ago | 1d ago | 10d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Questions about Argus
Does step tracking require an extra device?
The listing says Argus counts steps automatically and does not require extra devices.
What do the subscriptions cost?
The listing offers monthly subscriptions for $9.99 and annual subscriptions for $29.99.
Can GPS use affect battery life?
The listing says continuous use of GPS in the background can significantly reduce battery life.
Is Argus free?
Argus is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Argus good for?
Argus is built for tracking daily steps and weekly step goals, logging meals with photo recognition or a barcode scanner, recording walking, running, cycling, or hiking routes with GPS. It sits in the step counting list on AppTierList.
Is Argus worth it?
Argus is A tier, ranked #13 of 40 step counting apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 36,349 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 12 apps rank above it.
How does Argus compare to Macadam, The Step Counter.?
Argus is A tier at 89; Macadam, The Step Counter. is A tier at 90. Macadam, The Step Counter. ranks higher. Argus is free to download, with in-app purchases, Macadam, The Step Counter. is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Argus updated?
Argus was updated 21 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Step Counting
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 89 / 100
- Rank in list
- #13 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 36,349
- Current version
- (21 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Good for
- Tracking daily steps and weekly step goals, Logging meals with photo recognition or a barcode scanner, Recording walking, running, cycling, or hiking routes with GPS
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 189 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 31
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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