Comparison

jS Walk 20 vs Step Counter ⓒ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

jS Walk 20

This app encourages daily walking with a simple timer and progress monitor. It offers clear display screens, music controls, and safety features like an alarm and emergency contact options. Designed for ease of use, it helps you stay motivated to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • 20-minute daily walk timer
  • Progress monitoring
  • Gesture-based music controls
  • High-contrast, color-coded display
  • Adjustable read angle
  • Emergency alarm and contact features
  • Safe-mode for battery saving
Features
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Walking 20 mins a day can help improving your health and improve the chances of longer living. This is where jS Walk 20, an easy to use walk timer & monitor, comes in, to encourage you off your seat and to "just start walking! "Study: A 20-Minute Walk Every Day Could Save Your Life" - Sciencealert.com “A daily walk can add seven years to your life. Everyone should be doing at least between 20 and 25 minutes of walking a day" - independent.co.uk "Daily walk adds years to your life: Just 20 minutes a day is enough" - express.co.uk "Scientists recommend 20-minute daily walk to avoid premature death"- The Guardian Our simple timer starts you off with a 20 mins target during which you can monitor your progress with an easy to use interface. jS Walk 20 features sophisticated iPod features with gesture controls for ease of use. The built in safety features further enhance this great package that is tailor made to make you healthy. The walking display screens provide a super clear summary of your progress at a glance from any angle (perfect for when using an armband). Music controls have never been easier with intuitive tap or swipe gesture control. Features: - Big, Bold, High Contrast & Color coded Display. Customizable and easy to read in any condition. - Set any target 20 min or over as you advance with your daily walks. - Adjustable Read Angle is particularly suited for armband use and instant glance readability. - Advanced Music Gesture Controls provide complete control of your playlists/playback and complete the package to give you the ultimate, easy to use running/walking/jogging app. - Direct links to Workout stations & jS Playlist on Apple Music. - Safety features to aid in emergency situations: * Alarm function to draw attention of passersby. * Instant call emergency or a saved contact number. * SMS your run details and location to a saved contact. * Turn your iPhone to a side light when running at dusk or dark. Other Features: - Innovative, glance free, “safe-mode” which kicks in when you start walking, dims the screen and minimises battery drain. - A simple touch of the screen brings the screen to life, increasing the brightness for 20 seconds so it is readable in any light condition. - The duration, distance & pace screens each have a unique color for easy identification at a glance. Disclaimer: - jS Walk 20 can access the Health app to gather data, such as height & weight, in order to calculate calorie consumption more accurately. No data is used or shared with any third party for any other purposes. - Continued use of Pedometer running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Step Counter ⓒ

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Walking/running distance tracking
  • Calorie burn monitoring
  • Water intake tracking with reminders
  • Fitness goal setting
  • Health Kit integration
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Step Counter Track Steps. Stay Healthy. Want to stay active and monitor your daily movement? Step Counter++ helps you track your steps, walking distance, calories burned, and water intake—all in one simple app. Set goals, monitor progress, and improve your health with ease. Why Choose Step Counter? Step Counter makes tracking your daily activity effortless. Whether you’re walking, climbing stairs, or monitoring your water intake, the app gives you real-time insights to stay motivated. Dark mode support ensures a comfortable experience anytime. Track Your Activity & Health Count your steps and track walking/running distance Record calories burned during your day Monitor water intake with friendly reminders Set personal fitness goals and track weight loss progress Health Kit Integration Step Counter uses Health Kit to provide accurate activity data. It can read your steps, flights climbed, weight, and walking/running distance. It can also write your daily water intake for easy tracking. Go Pro & Unlock Premium Features Upgrade to get the most out of Step Counter: Unlimited access to all tracking features Detailed activity and water analytics Set and track advanced fitness goals Ad-free experience Subscription Options: Weekly — $2.99 (3-day free trial) Monthly — $8.99 (3-day free trial) Yearly — $49.99 (3-day free trial) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://funappsandtopcoolgames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://funappsandtopcoolgames.wordpress.com/terms-and-conditions/ Download Step Counter today, start moving more, and take control of your health!

Screenshots

jS Walk 204 screens
Step Counter ⓒ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: jS Walk 20 at none against Step Counter ⓒ's 3. jS Walk 20 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. jS Walk 20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

jS Walk 20 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of jS Walk 20's written reviews are positive against 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jS Walk 20 ships an update every 32 months, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
jS Walk 20 versus Step Counter ⓒ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjS Walk 20Step Counter ⓒ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (104 ratings) — better4.5 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1044.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCirculos GmbHPretty View LLC

Customer experience

jS Walk 20

All ratings102 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Step Counter ⓒ

All ratings4,188 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.8%

Bugs and requests

jS Walk 20

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Step Counter ⓒ

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Weight/height input issues
  • Inaccurate calorie tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable step goals
  • Real-time step tracking
  • Better water intake tracking
  • Workout duration tracking

In-app purchases

None

jS Walk 20

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Step Counter ⓒ

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is jS Walk 20 free?
jS Walk 20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Step Counter ⓒ free?
Step Counter ⓒ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, jS Walk 20 or Step Counter ⓒ?
jS Walk 20 is rated higher. jS Walk 20 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.
Do jS Walk 20 or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?
Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; jS Walk 20 does not.
Which is updated more often, jS Walk 20 or Step Counter ⓒ?
jS Walk 20 ships an update every 32 months, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, jS Walk 20 was updated on July 4, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on September 25, 2026.

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