# Step Counter ⓒ vs Walken.io

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.5 against Walken.io's 3.6. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 36%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 575). Walken.io's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Walken.io sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 575, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's written reviews are positive against 36% of Walken.io's.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Walken.io weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Walken.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** | [3.6 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkenio/id1594168445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 575 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 36.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Move To Play Holdings LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658585176) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Counter ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps stay motivated
- 🤝 Tracks progress well
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Walken.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkenio/id1594168445)

This app turns your daily walks and runs into a fun, gamified experience. Collect and level up virtual characters by increasing your step count, making a healthier lifestyle engaging and rewarding. It integrates with health tracking services to import your activity data.

**Highlights:** Gamified walking and running, Virtual character collection, Character leveling system, HealthKit integration, Step count synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Mysberries | $0.49 | one-time |
| 250 Mysberries | $0.99 | one-time |
| 750 Mysberries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kickstart Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Mysberries | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Mysberries | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Mysberries | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Mysberries | $89.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Mysberries | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun app
- 🚀 Motivates walking
- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 👍 Reliable software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔒 Security issues
- 💰 Pay-to-win model
- 🕰️ Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Account suspension issues
- Disappearing assets
- Login and loading screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Better step counting accuracy
- More earning opportunities
- Improved marketplace functionality
- Clearer in-game mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Walken.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter ⓒ or Walken.io?

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Walken.io averages 3.6 from 575 ratings.

### Do Step Counter ⓒ or Walken.io have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Walken.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter ⓒ or Walken.io?

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Walken.io weekly. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Walken.io on October 24, 2026.

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