# Pedometer2 vs Virtual Walking

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.

Both are free to download. Pedometer2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Virtual Walking asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Pedometer2 | Virtual Walking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer2-step-counter/id1535605917/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bogdan Dovgopol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439732062) | [Frenk Development UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676732666) |

## What reviewers say

### Pedometer2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer2-step-counter/id1535605917)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gym Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Walking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*