# Running Walking Tracker Goals vs Walking Tracker & Step Counter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Running Walking Tracker Goals at freemium against Walking Tracker & Step Counter's subscription. Running Walking Tracker Goals also leads on ratings volume (107K vs 3K) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). Walking Tracker & Step Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Walking Tracker & Step Counter sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Running Walking Tracker Goals against 4.8 for Walking Tracker & Step Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 107K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's written reviews are positive against 73% of Walking Tracker & Step Counter's.

Running Walking Tracker Goals ships an update monthly, Walking Tracker & Step Counter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Walking Tracker Goals | Walking Tracker & Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews) | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-tracker-and-step-counter/id1538884989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) | [Strive Competitions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538884991) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


### Walking Tracker & Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-tracker-and-step-counter/id1538884989)

Compete in fitness challenges with friends using various metrics like weight loss, steps, and body fat. Track your progress with integrated health data and visualize your journey with insightful charts and graphs.

**Highlights:** Interactive leaderboards, 7 competition types, Health App integration, Smart Scale integration, Charts and graphs, Weight loss challenges, Step tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Strive Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Strive Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $5.99 | per month |
| Strive Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly with FREE 7-Day Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 10 Users | $39.99 | per month |
| 10 Users | $50.00 | per year |
| 25 Users | $100.00 | per year |
| 100 Users | $300.00 | per year |
| Public Challenges | $5.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer service
- 🚀 Amazing app for friendly competitions
- 💡 Fun and motivating
- 👍 Measuring goals
- 🚀 Fantastic extrinsic motivator

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription changed significantly
- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Support nonexistent
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 $ to connect to Fitbit , do deleting

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to read chat
- Frustrating loss of steps
- Waste of Money

**Requested features**

- Relative goals for challenges like apple fitness
- Weekend challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Walking Tracker & Step Counter free?

Walking Tracker & Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Running Walking Tracker Goals or Walking Tracker & Step Counter?

Running Walking Tracker Goals and Walking Tracker & Step Counter are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 107K and 3K ratings respectively.

### Do Running Walking Tracker Goals or Walking Tracker & Step Counter have ads?

Neither Running Walking Tracker Goals nor Walking Tracker & Step Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Running Walking Tracker Goals or Walking Tracker & Step Counter?

Running Walking Tracker Goals ships an update monthly, and Walking Tracker & Step Counter every 8 days. Most recently, Running Walking Tracker Goals was updated on September 24, 2026 and Walking Tracker & Step Counter on September 23, 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.*