# Walker vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Walker at none against Step Counter's shown. Walker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 47 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Walker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walker has 424 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Walker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Step Counter's.

Walker ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Counter every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walker | Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-lite/id538115985/reviews)** | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-calorie-counter/id1374245987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **424** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 47 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/435849505) | [SDG CODE DOO NIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343251532) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-calorie-counter/id1374245987)

Track your daily walking activity, including steps taken, calories burned, time spent, and distance covered. Simply start walking and monitor your fitness progress with easy-to-read graphs. Enter personal details for more accurate calorie calculations.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie burning calculation, Distance covered, Time spent walking, Progress graphs, Personalized data entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walker free?

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

### Is Step Counter free?

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

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

Walker is rated higher. Walker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while Step Counter averages 4.1 from 35 ratings.

### Do Walker or Step Counter have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; Walker does not.

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

Walker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Counter every 47 months. Most recently, Walker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Step Counter on October 29, 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.*