# Bear Walking Pal: Step Counter — Cute Pedometer & Voice Journal

> Pedometer and activity tracker with a motivational bear companion and collectible rewards. (iPhone/iPad app by EUIHYUNG JUNG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-walking-pal-step-counter/id1533391487 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EUIHYUNG JUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744853554)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 135 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Finnish, Japanese
- Released: 2021-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-walking-pal-step-counter/id1533391487/reviews.md

## What is Bear Walking Pal?

Make every walk feel a little more rewarding.

Bear Walking Pal is a friendly step counter built around Tom the Bear. Check your daily movement, work toward a goal, and enjoy a small celebration when you get there. The clean design keeps your progress easy to read while Tom adds a little warmth to every day.

DAILY STEP COUNTER
• See steps, distance, estimated calories burned, and flights climbed from available motion and Apple Health data
• Choose a daily target of 4,000, 7,000, 10,000, or 15,000 steps
• Compare today with your average and review daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly trends

TOM, YOUR WALKING COMPANION
• Watch Tom’s mood change as your day progresses
• Tap Tom to see him dance
• Celebrate when you reach your daily goal
• With Premium, collect Ddakji designs as a fun record of your achievements

IPHONE AND APPLE WATCH
• Check your steps from Apple Watch complications
• With Premium, create walking notes from your wrist
• With Premium, start a voice note using Double Tap on compatible Apple Watch models running watchOS 11
• Add Home Screen widgets for an at-a-glance view on iPhone

VOICE WALKING JOURNAL
Capture an idea, observation, or memory without stopping your walk. Speak naturally and Bear Walking Pal transcribes your voice into a daily note. Walk Notes are available on iPhone and Apple Watch with Premium.

PROGRESS AT A GLANCE
• Review your walking history in clear charts
• Explore achievements in the Premium calendar
• Set walk reminders and receive a notification when you reach your goal

PREMIUM FEATURES
The optional Premium Upgrade includes Calendar View, the Ddakji collection, Walk Notes, and iCloud backup.

Bear Walking Pal uses HealthKit to integrate with Apple Health. Step and activity estimates can vary according to your device, permissions, available data, and how the device is carried.

Take a walk with Tom today and give each step a little more personality.

Questions or feedback: bearwalkingpal@gmail.com

## Key features

- Accurate step tracking
- Apple Watch companion app
- Voice walking journal
- Motivational bear character
- Collectible rewards
- Home screen widgets
- Detailed statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 135)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-walking-pal-step-counter/id1533391487/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Walking

*2026-08-11, version 5.0.3*

I love the bear, he motivates me to walk a little more each day .

### 5/5 — 不知多久

*2026-07-20*

已经用了不知道多少年了 换了三部手机 每次换好第一件事就是把小熊装好 真的好喜欢🧸

### 5/5 — 锻炼好搭子

*2026-07-18*

画风可爱 值得尝试！

### 5/5 — 귀여워요

*2026-07-17*

너무 귀여워요
산책 노트 기록까지 너무 좋아요

**Developer response:** 감사합니다! 더 좋은 앱으로 만들어 갈꺼에요🐻✨

### 5/5 — Irresistible Bear Motivation

*2026-07-07*

Very motivational app for tracking steps with adorable ‚bear‘ graphics that make you want to go outdoors. One of the few apps I use every day, I‘m always raving about it

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! 🐻
We're so glad Bear Walking Pal is helping make your daily walks more enjoyable. Your support means a lot, and we'll keep improving the app. Happy walking!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-11, version 4.8.8*

Great walking app.  The simplicity makes this walking app awesome

### 5/5 — いいね👍

*2026-04-24*

いいねと可愛いので

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます。気に入っていただけてとても嬉しいです。これからも可愛く使いやすいアプリを目指します。今後ともよろしくお願いいたします🐻✨

### 5/5 — Best Walking App ever

*2026-04-22, version 4.8.7*

I love my Bear Walking Pal. I have had this app since 2022 and is so lovely to be able to walk along with what I consider now my walking friend. Is so fun to go to trips and hikes knowing that Bear is always on watch. 100% recommend I'm grateful this app exists. It changes my walking experience and motivates me to complete my goal every day. Thank you Pal. ❤️✨

### 2/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2026-03-30*

Ich habe die App ausprobiert aber immer wenn ich gelaufen bin wurde die Zahl zurückgesetzt das finde ich nervig außerdem kam bei mir irgendwann kein Ton mehr bitte verbessern

### 5/5 — So toll!

*2026-03-28*

Mir macht es so viel Spaß für den Bären weiterzulaufen

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für dein liebes Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass dir das Laufen für den Bären so viel Spaß macht. Bleib aktiv! 🐻

## Frequently asked questions about Bear Walking Pal

### What does Bear Walking Pal do?

Bear Walking Pal is a step counter and activity tracker that motivates users to walk more. It accurately tracks steps, distance, calories burned, and flights climbed, syncing data with Apple Health. The app features a cute bear companion named Tom who reacts to your progress and offers collectible rewards for reaching daily goals.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include accurate step tracking using motion sensors, an Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go monitoring, a voice walking journal for capturing thoughts, a motivational bear character, collectible Ddakji rewards, stylish home screen widgets, smart notifications, detailed statistics with charts, and a calendar view of your walking history. It also offers iCloud sync for data safety.

### Is Bear Walking Pal free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core step tracking and motivational features. However, it offers premium features that can be unlocked through in-app purchases, providing an enhanced experience for users who wish to access additional functionalities.

### What devices is Bear Walking Pal compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones and Apple Watches. It leverages Apple's motion sensors for accurate tracking and integrates seamlessly with Apple Health. The Apple Watch companion app allows for hands-free use and quick access to your progress.

### How does this app help with my fitness goals?

This app makes achieving fitness goals enjoyable by gamifying the walking experience. The visual progress tracking, motivational bear character, and collectible rewards encourage consistent activity. By making walking a delightful habit, it supports overall health benefits such as improved mood, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.5 — 2026-08-23

Bug fixes and usability improvements

### 5.0.4 — 2026-08-22

Usability improvements and bug fixes.

### 5.0.3 — 2026-07-23

We’ve refined the app’s description and App Store information to make them clearer.

### 5.0.2 — 2026-07-16

Usability improvements and bug fixes

### 5.0.1 — 2026-07-13

Usability improvements and bug fixes

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