# Walken.io vs STEPN

The clearest difference is rating: STEPN at 4.2 against Walken.io's 3.6. STEPN also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 36%) and ratings volume (3K vs 577). Walken.io's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walken.io sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and STEPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

STEPN holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STEPN has 3K ratings behind it against 577, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Walken.io's written reviews are positive against 49% of STEPN's.

Walken.io ships an update weekly, STEPN monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walken.io | STEPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkenio/id1594168445/reviews) | **[4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepn/id1598112424/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 577 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | **49.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Move To Play Holdings LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658585176) | [FindSatoshi Lab Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598112636) |

## What reviewers say

### Walken.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkenio/id1594168445)

This app turns your daily walks and runs into a fun, gamified experience. Collect and level up virtual characters by increasing your step count, making a healthier lifestyle engaging and rewarding. It integrates with health tracking services to import your activity data.

**Highlights:** Gamified walking and running, Virtual character collection, Character leveling system, HealthKit integration, Step count synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Mysberries | $0.49 | one-time |
| 250 Mysberries | $0.99 | one-time |
| 750 Mysberries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kickstart Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Mysberries | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Mysberries | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Mysberries | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Mysberries | $89.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Mysberries | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun app
- 🚀 Motivates walking
- 🚀 Interesting concept
- 👍 Reliable software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔒 Security issues
- 💰 Pay-to-win model
- 🕰️ Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Account suspension issues
- Disappearing assets
- Login and loading screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Better step counting accuracy
- More earning opportunities
- Improved marketplace functionality
- Clearer in-game mechanics


### STEPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepn/id1598112424)

This Web3 application rewards users with cryptocurrency and NFTs for engaging in physical activity like walking, jogging, or running. It incorporates game and social elements, allowing users to equip NFT sneakers to earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Equip NFT sneakers, Earn GSTs and NFTs, Walking, jogging, running rewards, Game and social elements, STEPN Premium VIP Membership

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP membership | $19.99 | per month |
| 10 STEPN Spark | $1.00 | one-time |
| 30 STEPN Spark | $3.00 | one-time |
| 100 STEPN Spark | $10.00 | one-time |
| 300 STEPN Spark | $30.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating to exercise
- 💰 Earn crypto for walking/running
- 👍 Gamifies fitness
- 🤝 Builds community
- 🌱 Promotes healthy lifestyle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High initial investment for NFT shoes
- 🐛 Inconsistent/inaccurate rewards
- 🔒 Security issues with wallets
- 🔧 Buggy app with poor support
- 💸 Diminishing returns over time

**Reported bugs**

- Wallet sync/transfer issues
- GPS tracking inaccuracies
- Frequent app crashes/downtime
- Verification/login problems

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- More exercise options (e.g. cycling)
- Rental system for NFT shoes
- Improved anti-cheating measures
- Better communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walken.io free?

Walken.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is STEPN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walken.io or STEPN?

STEPN is rated higher. Walken.io averages 3.6 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while STEPN averages 4.2 from 3K ratings.

### Do Walken.io or STEPN have ads?

Neither Walken.io nor STEPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walken.io or STEPN?

Walken.io ships an update weekly, and STEPN monthly. Most recently, Walken.io was updated on October 16, 2026 and STEPN on October 16, 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.*