# Running Walking Tracker Goals vs Step Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Running Walking Tracker Goals at 107K against Step Tracker's 366. Step Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Step Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. 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 Step Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 107K ratings behind it against 366, 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 92% of Step Tracker's.

Running Walking Tracker Goals ships an update monthly, Step Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Walking Tracker Goals | Step Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews) | [4.8 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 366 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Walking Tracker Goals

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

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


### Step Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun, collectible adventure. Walk to hatch eggs and discover over 200 unique creatures, with rarer beasts unlocked through consistent activity. Track your progress with detailed statistics and motivating home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Collect 200 unique beasts, Daily streak rewards for rare creatures, Detailed step, distance, and calorie statistics, Motivating home screen widgets, Apple Health and wearable support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.90 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cute and adorable beasts
- 🚀 Highly motivating for walking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Gamified step tracking
- 💖 Makes fitness fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid membership/subscription
- 🐛 Step count accuracy issues
- 🔁 Repetitive creature rewards
- 💸 Lifetime subscription expensive
- 🖼️ AI-generated art, repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Step count is off
- Widgets not updating
- App not starting
- Streak broken due to app update
- Incorrect step/distance tracking

**Requested features**

- Integration with iWatch Home Screen
- More diverse creature rewards
- Bios for creatures
- Ability to compete with friends
- Step count displayed on watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

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

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

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

Running Walking Tracker Goals and Step Tracker are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 107K and 366 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Running Walking Tracker Goals nor Step Tracker shows ads.

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

Running Walking Tracker Goals ships an update monthly, and Step Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Running Walking Tracker Goals was updated on September 25, 2026 and Step Tracker on September 23, 2026.

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