StepIsland: take a walk
Calm walking & step counter
About
Transform your daily steps into a vibrant, interactive world. Watch your personalized companion and environment come alive with each step, offering engaging visuals and progress tracking. Connect with friends for shared walks and friendly competition.
What's New in StepIsland
2.1.0
October 7, 2026
Subscriptions & In-App Purchases
StepIsland Plus · Monthly
All 6 worlds, living island, streak shield.
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FAQ
What is StepIsland?
StepIsland is a health and fitness app that gamifies your daily steps by bringing a hand-painted world and a companion character to life as you walk. It offers features like live activities, widgets, and social walking with friends.
Is StepIsland free to use?
Yes, StepIsland offers a robust free version that includes step tracking, daily/weekly goals, rest days, streaks, a starter world and companion, friends, kudos, Walk Together, leagues, widgets, Apple Watch integration, and weekly history. Additional features are available with StepIsland Plus.
What does StepIsland Plus offer?
StepIsland Plus unlocks all six worlds and companions, makes your island dynamically grow and react to your steps, provides full history and insights (month view, consistency, best day), and includes a streak shield to forgive one missed day per week. It is available via monthly or yearly subscription.
How does StepIsland handle user privacy?
StepIsland is designed with privacy in mind. It only reads your step count from Apple Health and does not access workout or medical data. Location data is only used if you enable route sharing during a walk with a friend, and this data is deleted immediately after the walk ends.
Can I walk with friends on StepIsland?
Yes, you can add friends via a code to see their weekly progress and send kudos. The 'Walk Together' feature allows you to see both your steps live side-by-side and optionally share your route, which is deleted after the walk.
What devices does StepIsland support?
StepIsland is supported on iPhone and Apple Watch. It features Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in StandBy, and offers six widget styles for your home screen.
How often is StepIsland updated?
The latest version of StepIsland is 2.1.0, released on October 7, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with the last update occurring on the same date, indicating recent development.
What is the age rating for StepIsland?
StepIsland has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and families looking to encourage physical activity.
