# Exercise Simple vs WalkOff

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exercise Simple at none against WalkOff's 3. Exercise Simple also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (57 vs 10). WalkOff's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WalkOff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Exercise Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Exercise Simple against 5.0 for WalkOff. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Simple has 57 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Exercise Simple ships an update every 2 months, WalkOff every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Simple | WalkOff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-simple/id1445245646/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkoff-steps-with-friends/id6744303769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Exercise Simple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611768047) | [Tortuga Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842650047) |

## What reviewers say

### Exercise Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-simple/id1445245646)

This app offers an authentic exercise experience with 30-minute workouts that can be done anywhere, anytime. It provides a real-life coach to help you set and achieve realistic fitness goals, fostering a supportive community.

**Highlights:** 30-minute workouts, Anywhere, anytime access, Personalized real-life coach, Goal setting and achievement, No equipment needed, Community support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WalkOff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkoff-steps-with-friends/id6744303769)

Track your daily steps with visually appealing widgets and engage in friendly competition with friends. Set custom goals, sync with HealthKit, and receive smart reminders to stay motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Beautiful home and lock screen widgets, HealthKit and Apple Watch sync, Social leaderboards and challenges, Customizable daily step goals, Progress tracking with step history, Motivational daily reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Simple free?

Exercise Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WalkOff free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exercise Simple or WalkOff?

WalkOff is rated higher. Exercise Simple averages 4.9 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while WalkOff averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Exercise Simple or WalkOff have ads?

WalkOff shows ads; Exercise Simple does not.

### Which is updated more often, Exercise Simple or WalkOff?

Exercise Simple ships an update every 2 months, and WalkOff every 3 weeks. Most recently, Exercise Simple was updated on November 2, 2026 and WalkOff on November 8, 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.*