Apple Watch needs a proper step counter complication

DontEggSpam wrote:

Why is step count so hard to see on Apple Watch?

Because it's not a metric Apple appears to be interested in. They never have been. In fact, over time, they've made steps even less visible.

Steps are one of the most basic fitness metrics, but:

- There’s no simple way to see them directly on most watch faces

- You have to open the Fitness app or rely on third-party apps

- Even then, the updates don’t always feel real-time

There are third-party apps with great step complications. StepsApp is one. It seems to update in close enough to real time.

If you’re actually trying to increase your daily activity, step count is way more straightforward than the rings. It’s easy to understand and track moment-to-moment.

That's a matter of opinion. And, as it turns out, Apple's is different than yours. Personally, I find the rings easier.

And does anyone else think Apple should add a proper real-time step complication to watch faces?

Personally, no. But you should submit feedback.

I have the Fitness Rings integrated into the watch face, using the Activity Analog Watch face. Tapping on the Stand ring and swiping up once more will bring up the actual step count.

No one here knows why Apple does stuff cos we're just users, like you. You could give feedback.

Product Feedback - Apple