# Walker vs Step Counter Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walker at none against Step Counter Widget's 1. Walker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter Widget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Walker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Walker against 4.5 for Step Counter Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 424 and 300 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Walker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Step Counter Widget's.

Walker ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Counter Widget every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walker | Step Counter Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-lite/id538115985/reviews)** | [4.5 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-widget-mycount/id1188000495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **424** | 300 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/435849505) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Walker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-lite/id538115985)

Track your daily steps, distance, and calories burned with this simple pedometer. View your progress with lists and graphs, and utilize features like goal achievement notifications, a music player, and health data recording for comprehensive self-management.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Distance measurement, Calorie calculation, Background operation, Data visualization (list/graph), Goal achievement notifications, Health data recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful application
- 👍 Useful and free
- 👍 Great, simple app for walking
- 👍 Ease of use
- 👍 Simple and works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mileage and calorie count inconsistent
- 🐛 App has to be on stop to work
- 🐛 Does not detect or count steps
- 🐛 Poor accuracy
- 🐛 Notes loss

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after Apple update
- Stops counting steps when connected to Bluetooth speakers

**Requested features**

- Calculate average pace
- Ability to save workouts before resetting data
- Access music downloaded to iPhone, not just cloud
- Ability to shut off GPS altogether
- BMI calculation on weight record


### Step Counter Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-widget-mycount/id1188000495)

This pedometer app automatically tracks your steps, exercise time, calories burned, and distance traveled. It minimizes power consumption by utilizing your iPhone's dedicated motion chip and offers unique mission and data comparison features. It also integrates with the Health App to read step and stair climb data.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Exercise time tracking, Calorie expenditure calculation, Distance traveled measurement, Unique mission functions, Past data comparison, Health App integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walker free?

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

### Is Step Counter Widget free?

Step Counter Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walker or Step Counter Widget?

Walker is rated higher. Walker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while Step Counter Widget averages 4.5 from 300 ratings.

### Do Walker or Step Counter Widget have ads?

Step Counter Widget shows ads; Walker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walker or Step Counter Widget?

Walker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Counter Widget every 3 months. Most recently, Walker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Step Counter Widget on November 1, 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.*