# StepsApp Pedometer vs Walking Challenge with Friends

The clearest difference is ads: Walking Challenge with Friends at none against StepsApp Pedometer's shown. Walking Challenge with Friends also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (297K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Walking Challenge with Friends sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walking Challenge with Friends holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of StepsApp Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Walking Challenge with Friends's.

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, Walking Challenge with Friends fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepsApp Pedometer | Walking Challenge with Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-challenge-with-friends/id1533739227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 405 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) | [Tuxedo Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644248680) |

## What reviewers say

### StepsApp Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #58 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Workout tracking with GPS and heart rate, Apple Health and Apple Watch integration, Customizable charts and animations, Goal setting and notifications, Widgets for home screen, Wheelchair push tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $23.90 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Freeze - 1day | $0.99 | one-time |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 💪 Motivates users to be active
- 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
- 🤖 Inaccurate 'inactivity' alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Steps disappearing throughout the day
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Incorrect distance/calorie calculations

**Requested features**

- Add manual step/distance entry
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Ability to compete with friends


### 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 StepsApp Pedometer free?

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

### Is Walking Challenge with Friends free?

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

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

Walking Challenge with Friends is rated higher. StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297K ratings, while Walking Challenge with Friends averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

StepsApp Pedometer ships an update every 6 days, and Walking Challenge with Friends fortnightly. Most recently, StepsApp Pedometer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Walking Challenge with Friends on August 21, 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.*