# Step Champ vs Walking Game

The clearest difference is rating: Walking Game at 4.6 against Step Champ's 3.7. Walking Game also leads on ratings volume (176 vs 3). Step Champ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking Game sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Step Champ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walking Game holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walking Game has 176 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Step Champ's written reviews are positive against 74% of Walking Game's.

Step Champ ships an update every 9 days, Walking Game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Champ | Walking Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-champ/id1475257692/reviews) | **[4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-game-explora/id6471017303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zelfi AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/359864452) | [Explora (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700887963) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Champ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-champ/id1475257692)

Compete with friends and colleagues in step-counting challenges. Create or join challenges of any duration, and the user with the most steps wins. Supports cross-platform play and automatically updates step counts in the background.

**Highlights:** Create step-counting challenges, Invite friends from any platform, Cross-platform compatibility, Automatic step count updates, Real-time ranking notifications, Motivation through progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Walking Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-game-explora/id6471017303)

Transform your daily steps into an engaging walking game. Earn rewards, level up, and complete quests to stay motivated. Compete with friends and players worldwide in monthly challenges to boost your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Convert steps into XP, Loot & Levels, Complete quests and level up, Compete weekly with global players, Monthly walking challenges with exclusive rewards, Collect unique characters, Build walking streaks, Advanced step tracking & charts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explora VIP Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Explora VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Explora VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Explora Pass Special | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Explora VIP Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Explora VIP Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Explora Game Pass \| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Rexy Starter Pack - Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Boosters - Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7,700 Gems - Limited Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7,700 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Gems - Limited Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Explora VIP Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 250,000 Gems Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Champ free?

Step Champ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Walking Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Champ or Walking Game?

Walking Game is rated higher. Step Champ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Walking Game averages 4.6 from 176 ratings.

### Do Step Champ or Walking Game have ads?

Walking Game shows ads; Step Champ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Champ or Walking Game?

Step Champ ships an update every 9 days, and Walking Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Step Champ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Walking Game on October 6, 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.*