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Create a Custom Step Counter Log Shortcut for iPhone

While your iPhone generally tracks steps in the background, sometimes you need to manually log activity, review an immediate daily summary, or export your metrics. A personalised step counter log shortcut for iPhone creates a beautifully streamlined bridge between your daily motion and your goals. Instead of digging deep into the Apple Health app menus, instantly pull your current step count into a quick notification.

How this step counter shortcut works

Tap the shortcut directly to instantly receive a clear notification banner showing exactly how many steps you've taken today. A prompt also allows you to manually add steps if you ran on a stationary treadmill or walked without your phone. It can automatically calculate how many steps you still need to hit your goal.

How to build this shortcut

1

Go to getturin.com and describe your step counter (e.g., 'Create a shortcut to check my steps and log treadmill runs').

2

Wait a few seconds for Turin's AI to build the shortcut for your daily motion.

3

Tap the 'Install' button to add the step counter directly to your Apple Shortcuts app.

Why use this shortcut

Instant goal visibility

Saves you from opening and scrolling around the Health app just to check your basic progress.

Bridging the gap

Easily accommodates manual logging from stationary equipment or analog pedometers.

Highly motivating

Generates a quick daily summary that pushes you to take one last evening lap around the block.

Ready to build this?

Build this shortcut in seconds.

Just describe it in plain English and tap install. No coding, no App Store, no subscription.

Describe this shortcut

Credit is required before Turin builds it. Review the actions, then install.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Create a Custom Step Counter Log Shortcut shortcut free?

Signed-in users can build one custom AI shortcut each day for free, subject to free-model availability. Continued generation uses prepaid credit according to model usage, and a 0.1 credit compile fee applies only when an installable paid shortcut is stored. No subscription or App Store download is required.

Which iPhone, iPad, and Mac models does this shortcut support?

Compatibility depends on the actions the shortcut uses and the software on your device. Review the generated actions before installing, especially when a shortcut relies on newer Apple features or third-party apps.

Does this shortcut need an internet connection to run?

It depends on its actions. Device-only actions can run locally, while web, weather, AI, and other online services need a connection. Turin needs a connection to build and install the shortcut.

Can I customise this shortcut after installing it?

Absolutely. You can describe any changes to Turin and get a new version in seconds, or open the shortcut in the Apple Shortcuts app and edit the actions directly.