# Step Counter ⓒ vs Walking Men

The clearest difference is rating: Step Counter ⓒ at 4.5 against Walking Men's 3.8. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 14) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Walking Men's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Walking Men sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter ⓒ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 14, 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 50% of Walking Men's.

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, Walking Men every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Counter ⓒ | Walking Men |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews)** | [3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-men/id1667257280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) | [Sergei Sharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636640394) |

## 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


### Walking Men

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-men/id1667257280)

This app is designed exclusively for men to help them achieve their fitness and weight loss goals through walking. It offers features like step tracking, weight monitoring, water intake reminders, and personalized daily recommendations to support a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Weight tracking, Water intake tracker, Personalized daily recommendations, Health app integration, Insights for men's health

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

### Is Walking Men free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Counter ⓒ or Walking Men?

Step Counter ⓒ is rated higher. Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Walking Men averages 3.8 from 14 ratings.

### Do Step Counter ⓒ or Walking Men have ads?

Step Counter ⓒ shows ads; Walking Men does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Counter ⓒ or Walking Men?

Step Counter ⓒ ships an update fortnightly, and Walking Men every 2 weeks. Most recently, Step Counter ⓒ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Walking Men on September 4, 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.*
