Comparison

QuickPedometer vs Walktide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QuickPedometer

Features
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QuickPedometer is a local-first step counter and walking companion for mobile and desktop. Record live steps and GPS routes on supported phones, then review maps, trends, personal records, notes, and local backups across your devices. STEP TRACKING: - Real-time step counting with device motion sensors on supported phones - Active GPS walks can continue during screen lock or background when OS permissions allow - Walking, running, and hiking activity profiles - Daily step goals with progress tracking - Balanced/high-accuracy GPS and power-saving options ROUTES & MAPS: - GPS route traces with checkpoints and session history - Interactive OpenStreetMap route maps - Offline tile caching for previously viewed areas - Link walk notes directly to recorded sessions HEALTH METRICS: - Steps, distance, calories, active minutes, and average pace - Distance in kilometers or miles; energy in kcal or kJ - Calorie estimates based on your weight, height, and stride TRENDS & ACHIEVEMENTS: - Day, week, month, and year activity views - Hourly/daily charts plus a yearly heatmap - Personal day/month/year records and best-vs-average comparisons - Badge categories, progress, streaks, and milestone celebrations WALK NOTES: - Notes with headings, checklists, bold, and italic formatting - Attach multiple photos and open them in a gallery - Connect notes to routes and walking sessions OPTIONAL AI ASSISTANCE: - Dashboard insights and reviewable daily-goal suggestions - Review and approve AI walk-note drafts - Route reviews, weekly/monthly reports, and walking missions - Health-import summaries and editable Walking Circle share copy - Route reviews use summary statistics; raw GPS coordinates are not sent by default HEALTH, EXPORT & LOCAL SYNC: - Import recent Apple Health or Health Connect history on supported phones - Export weekly CSV data and full JSON backups - Send and merge backups between QuickPedometer devices over your local network - Share/import Walking Circle cards to compare weekly stats CUSTOMIZATION: - Configurable goals, stride, weight, height, GPS accuracy, and units - 20+ theme colors with light and dark modes - Responsive layouts for phone, tablet, and desktop All tracking, notes, maps, insights, export, and sync features are available in Free. QuickPedometer Pro removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders through a lifetime purchase or annual plan. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickpedometer/terms/

About

Walktide

This app helps you increase your daily steps with a simple, calming interface. It visualizes your progress with a rising tide and offers gentle ocean sounds. Track your steps, set goals, and build streaks without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Visual tide progress indicator
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Daily Goal Streak tracking
  • Calendar history view
  • Home/lock screen widget
  • Calm Mode for focus
  • Gentle ocean sounds
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Walking is the most powerful thing you can do for your health. Walktide helps you do more of it, without the complexity you don't need. No cluttered dashboards. No confusing menus. Just your steps, your goal, and a calming wave that rises as you walk. WHAT WALKTIDE DOES • Watch the tide rise as your steps build throughout the day • Set a daily step goal that works for you • Build a Daily Goal Streak and see how many days in a row you've hit your goal • Review your history day by day on a full calendar view • Add a home or lock screen widget to check your steps without opening the app • Turn on Calm Mode to dim everything and focus on just the wave • Gentle ocean sounds play as you walk, with the option to turn them on or off anytime • Connects automatically to Apple Health • Works with iPhone, Apple Watch, and most fitness trackers including Fitbit CALM MODE • Tap anywhere outside the circle and everything fades away, leaving just you and the wave. A quiet moment in your day, whenever you need it. OCEAN SOUNDS • Soft, calming ocean waves play while you track your steps. Pairs beautifully with the rising tide on screen. Turn off anytime in Settings. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WALK MORE • Large, clear numbers. Simple navigation. No fitness jargon. Nothing you don't need. YOUR PHONE IS ALREADY COUNTING YOUR STEPS • Most people don't realize their iPhone has been quietly tracking their steps for years. Walktide connects to Apple Health to show you that data simply and clearly, with no new device required. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your step data stays on your iPhone. It is never shared and never leaves your device. Terms of Service: https://walktide.app/#terms Privacy Policy: https://walktide.app/#privacy

Screenshots

QuickPedometer4 screens
Walktide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Walktide at none against QuickPedometer's shown. Walktide also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). QuickPedometer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickPedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Walktide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickPedometer ships an update every 2 months, Walktide every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QuickPedometer versus Walktide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickPedometerWalktide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUHIRO KAKIMOTOBrisk Longevity, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickPedometer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$6.99
1 purchases

Walktide

Subscriptions1
  • Walktide Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is QuickPedometer free?
QuickPedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walktide free?
Walktide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuickPedometer or Walktide have ads?
QuickPedometer shows ads; Walktide does not.
Which is updated more often, QuickPedometer or Walktide?
QuickPedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Walktide every 5 days. Most recently, QuickPedometer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Walktide on September 20, 2026.

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