# Outwalk vs Social Steps

The clearest difference is ads: Social Steps at none against Outwalk's shown. Social Steps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (62% vs 46%). Outwalk's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outwalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Social Steps sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Outwalk against 4.7 for Social Steps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Outwalk's written reviews are positive against 62% of Social Steps's.

Outwalk ships an update every 3 months, Social Steps weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outwalk | Social Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outwalk/id1006583272/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miroslav Otsedarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/450091139) | [Jose Jeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866419514) |

## What reviewers say

### Outwalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outwalk/id1006583272)

This app tracks your steps and distance, motivating you to build healthier habits. Compete with friends on live leaderboards, earn badges, and view detailed statistics. It integrates with Apple Health and offers background tracking, widgets, and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Step and distance tracking, Live leaderboards, Nearly 100 unlockable badges, Detailed statistics and reports, Apple Health integration, Background activity tracking, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Great app for walking/running
- 👍 Motivating to compete with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🐛 Unable to sync with other fitness apps
- 🔍 Issues with adding/connecting friends

**Reported bugs**

- Steps disappearing or not syncing correctly
- Ads that cannot be closed
- Blank screens and loading issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to link with other fitness apps
- Custom distance/goal setting options
- Better leaderboard and sharing features


### Social Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732)

This app transforms daily walking into a fun, competitive experience. Set personal step goals, challenge friends, and track your progress automatically. It integrates with popular fitness trackers to keep you motivated and active.

**Highlights:** Set daily step goals, Compete with friends, Automatic step tracking, Connect with friends, Earn top walker status, Integrates with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for family/friend competition
- 🚀 Motivates users to be more active
- 💡 Allows tracking steps across different devices
- 😊 Fun and engaging way to stay healthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step tracking
- 🐛 Syncing issues with connected devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent data display
- 🤔 Limited features for a step tracking app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add friends
- Steps not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Delayed or missing step updates

**Requested features**

- Add group/team challenges
- Implement chat/messaging functionality
- Provide more detailed statistics and analytics
- Expand compatibility to Android and other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outwalk free?

Outwalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Social Steps free?

Social Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outwalk or Social Steps?

Social Steps is rated higher. Outwalk averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Social Steps averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Outwalk or Social Steps have ads?

Outwalk shows ads; Social Steps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outwalk or Social Steps?

Outwalk ships an update every 3 months, and Social Steps weekly. Most recently, Outwalk was updated on October 26, 2026 and Social Steps on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*