Comparison

Pedometer2 vs Virtual Walking

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

Head to head
About

Pedometer2

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, walking distance, and speed. It offers comprehensive health metrics, including heart rate and blood oxygen levels, with detailed activity reports. Designed for ease of use, it integrates with Apple HealthKit and features battery-efficient tracking.

Highlights
  • Accurate step counting
  • Walking distance and speed tracking
  • Heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring
  • Home screen widget support
  • Battery efficient tracking
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly reports
Features
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Your Ultimate Pedometer & Step Counter Track Your Steps, Walk Smarter, Stay Healthier Pedometer2 - Step Counter former My Pedometer app is your all-in-one pedometer and activity tracker designed to integrate seamlessly with Apple HealthKit. Keep track of your steps, walking distance, speed, and more with our easy-to-use app. Whether you’re walking for fitness or fun, our app helps you stay on top of your health goals. Key Features: - Accurate Step Counting: Track your daily steps with precision. - Walking Distance & Speed: Monitor how far and fast you walk. - Health Metrics: Keep tabs on your heart rate and blood oxygen levels. - Widget Support: View your progress at a glance with home screen widgets. - Battery Efficient: Uses built-in sensors, not GPS, for minimal battery usage. - Comprehensive Insights: View daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly activity reports. Why Choose our Pedometer & Step Counter? - Stay Fit & Lose Weight: Aim for 10,000 steps a day to stay active and healthy. - Holistic Health Tracking: Get a complete picture of your well-being with integrated health metrics. - User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate and use, perfect for all ages. Optimize Your Health Journey with Pedometer2 - Step Counter! Download now and take the first step towards a healthier, more active lifestyle!

About

Virtual Walking

This app encourages physical activity by letting you virtually explore cities and set step goals. Track your progress, compete with others, and learn about new places as you walk.

Highlights
  • Set daily/weekly step goals
  • Track progress and monitor activity
  • Compete with other users in groups
  • Unlock city sightseeing attractions
  • Learn about city landmarks
  • Uses HealthKit API for step tracking
Features
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Virtual Walking is not only a fun way to explore cities but it's also a great way to stay healthy and active. With Virtual Walking, you can easily set daily or weekly step goals to challenge yourself and stay motivated to achieve them. And with the app's tracking features, you can monitor your progress and see how far you've come. The app's community features are also a big part of what makes Virtual Walking so engaging. You can join groups and compete with other users to see who can walk the most steps. Plus, the global walking feature allows you to see how many steps all Virtual Walking users have taken collectively, so you can work together to walk around the world. But it's not all about competition. Virtual Walking also offers a great opportunity to learn more about the cities you're virtually walking through. Every time you hit a milestone, you'll unlock a new sightseeing attraction and learn about the city's most fascinating spots. And the best part? Virtual Walking is completely free and requires no registration. Simply download the app, take your phone with you on your walks, and start exploring the world around you while getting healthier and more active. Virtual Walking: Step Tracker uses the HealthKit API to access data in order to track the steps you have taken. app icon - https://github.com/romannurik/AndroidAssetStudio http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.txt

Screenshots

Pedometer23 screens
Virtual Walking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Walking at none against Pedometer2's 5. Virtual Walking also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). Pedometer2's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (54 vs 9). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Pedometer2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual Walking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer2 has 54 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pedometer2 ships an update every 4 days, Virtual Walking every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pedometer2 versus Virtual Walking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPedometer2Virtual Walking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (54 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings54 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBogdan DovgopolFrenk Development UG (haftungsbeschrankt)

Customer experience

Pedometer2

All ratings47 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Virtual Walking

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pedometer2

One-time5
  • Coffee Tip$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Burger Tip$6.99
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  • Pizza Tip$12.99
  • Gym Tip$49.99
None

Virtual Walking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pedometer2 free?
Pedometer2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Walking free?
Virtual Walking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pedometer2 or Virtual Walking?
Pedometer2 is rated higher. Pedometer2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Virtual Walking averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Pedometer2 or Virtual Walking have ads?
Pedometer2 shows ads; Virtual Walking does not.
Which is updated more often, Pedometer2 or Virtual Walking?
Pedometer2 ships an update every 4 days, and Virtual Walking every 8 days. Most recently, Pedometer2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Virtual Walking on November 3, 2026.

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