# Pedometer α vs Walking Challenge with Friends

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedometer α at none against Walking Challenge with Friends's 4. Pedometer α also leads on ratings volume (174K vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Walking Challenge with Friends's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking Challenge with Friends sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pedometer α asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pedometer α against 5.0 for Walking Challenge with Friends. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer α has 174K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Pedometer α's written reviews are positive against 100% of Walking Challenge with Friends's.

Pedometer α ships an update weekly, Walking Challenge with Friends every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer α | Walking Challenge with Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1027151285/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-challenge-with-friends/id1533739227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ITO Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027151074) | [Tuxedo Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644248680) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer α

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1027151285)

This application functions as a free and simple step counter, ideal for tracking walking and supporting diet goals. It automatically records your steps, calories burned, distance, and walking time, displaying this data in easily viewable graphs. Customize the app's appearance with themes and ensure accurate tracking by inputting personal details.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Calorie tracking, Distance measurement, Walking time and speed, Historical data graphs, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Motivates users to walk more
- 👍 Provides daily/weekly/monthly stats
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🐛 Stops recording prematurely
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lacks customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to enable required permissions
- Displays incorrect step/distance data
- Loses historical data when reinstalled

**Requested features**

- Add option to track stairs/floors climbed
- Provide yearly step/distance history
- Allow editing of recorded data
- Integrate with fitness apps/devices


### Walking Challenge with Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-challenge-with-friends/id1533739227)

Compete with friends in a fun step-counting race. Use special powers to gain an advantage or hinder opponents. Syncs with your Health App to track steps automatically.

**Highlights:** Compete with friends and family, Use powers to affect race progress, Multiple step goal races (10K, 50K, 100K), Health App integration for automatic step syncing, Attack and defense power-ups

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Attack Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shield Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pedometer α free?

Pedometer α is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Walking Challenge with Friends free?

Walking Challenge with Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pedometer α or Walking Challenge with Friends?

Walking Challenge with Friends is rated higher. Pedometer α averages 4.9 out of 5 from 174K ratings, while Walking Challenge with Friends averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pedometer α or Walking Challenge with Friends have ads?

Pedometer α shows ads; Walking Challenge with Friends does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pedometer α or Walking Challenge with Friends?

Pedometer α ships an update weekly, and Walking Challenge with Friends every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pedometer α was updated on November 12, 2026 and Walking Challenge with Friends on November 3, 2026.

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