Comparison

Walk the Distance vs StepsApp Pedometer

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

Head to head
About

Walk the Distance

Turn your daily steps into an adventure by walking iconic trails virtually. Track your progress on real maps, unlock checkpoints, and compete with friends. Ideal for fitness goals, weight loss, or building a walking habit.

Highlights
  • Walk iconic virtual trails
  • Syncs with Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin
  • Unlock real waypoints and landmarks
  • Compete with friends on leaderboards
  • Group step challenges
  • Corporate wellness programs
Features
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Walking step challenges on real famous trails. Walk the Distance turns your everyday steps into an adventure on 20+ iconic hiking trails — from the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, Camino de Santiago, and beyond. No treadmill or special device needed — just walk, and watch your progress come to life on a real trail map.. WALK ICONIC TRAILS - Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) - Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) - Continental Divide Trail (3,100 miles) - John Muir Trail - Camino de Santiago - Marathons, city walks, and national park routes STEP CHALLENGES THAT KEEP YOU MOVING Works automatically with Apple Health — no extra hardware required. Also syncs with Fitbit and Garmin so every step counts, whether you're walking the dog, commuting, or hitting the trails. Your steps sync all day, every day, and fuel your progress on the trail. STAY MOTIVATED WITH CHECKPOINTS Unlock real waypoints as you progress — trail shelters, scenic overlooks, and landmarks. Each checkpoint keeps you moving toward the next milestone. WALK WITH FRIENDS & COMPETE Add friends and walk the same trail together. See who's ahead on the leaderboard, get notified when someone passes you, and join group step challenges to stay accountable. BUILT FOR YOUR HEALTH GOALS Whether you want to lose weight, build a daily walking habit, burn more calories, or just get moving — step challenges on famous trails make fitness fun and meaningful. CORPORATE WELLNESS Companies use Walk the Distance for employee step challenges with team leaderboards and admin dashboards. Tap "Send to HR" to get your workplace started. SET IT AND FORGET IT The app runs quietly in the background, pulling your distance from Apple Health once per hour. When you reach a checkpoint or a friend passes you, you'll get a notification. BETTER THAN A PEDOMETER A pedometer counts steps — Walk the Distance gives them meaning. Step challenges on real trails turn your daily walking into an adventure, keeping you motivated every step of the way. Free trails in every category, with additional routes available for $0.99 each or with a premium membership.

About

StepsApp Pedometer

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

Highlights
  • Automatic step counting
  • Workout tracking with GPS and heart rate
  • Apple Health and Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable charts and animations
  • Goal setting and notifications
  • Widgets for home screen
  • Wheelchair push tracking
Features
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The step counter that actually gets you moving. Join over 100 million people building healthier habits with StepsApp. Track your daily activity, stay consistent with streaks, and now compete with friends through leaderboards, group challenges, and social features that make walking surprisingly addictive. FEATURES • Automatic step tracking • Daily goals and streaks • Challenges with friends, family, and coworkers • Leaderboards and groups • Workout tracking with Heart Rate Zones and Insights • Apple Health integration • Apple Watch support • Activity trends, records, and analytics • Beautiful charts and animations • Awards and achievements • Home Screen widgets • Lock Screen widgets • Dark Mode and customizable app icons • Social sharing • Wheelchair support • Export your data • No extra hardware required PRO FEATURES • Advanced analytics & insights • GPS workout tracking • Premium customization • Additional Streak Freezes • Advanced goals • Fully ad-free experience * PRO features require an active paid subscription. CONNECT YOUR DEVICES StepsApp seamlessly syncs with popular health and fitness devices — on your wrist, finger, or phone. • Apple Watch • Garmin • Oura • Fitbit • Whoop • Polar • Amazfit • And many more STAY MOTIVATED StepsApp turns movement into a habit. Set a daily goal. Build streaks. Join challenges. Climb the leaderboard. Whether you walk 2,000 steps or 20,000, StepsApp helps you stay consistent and actually enjoy the process. Small daily wins add up fast. TRACK EVERYTHING Get a complete overview of your activity: • Steps • Distance • Floors climbed • Active calories • Walking time • Workouts and routes • Heart rate data • Weekly, monthly, and yearly trends See your progress evolve over time with detailed insights, averages, and personal records. CHALLENGES, GROUPS & LEADERBOARDS Walking is better together. Create groups with friends, family, coworkers, or your entire office. Compete in daily and weekly leaderboards, motivate each other, and stay accountable through shared challenges. A little competition goes a long way. APPLE WATCH & APPLE HEALTH • Sync seamlessly with Apple Health • Combine activity from iPhone and Apple Watch • Track workouts with GPS on Apple Watch • Secure health data storage DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Accessible with VoiceOver • Wheelchair support • Available in 20+ languages • Clean, simple, and highly customizable interface Download StepsApp and start building healthier habits one step at a time. Privacy Policy: https://steps.app/privacy

Screenshots

Walk the Distance4 screens
StepsApp Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Walk the Distance at none against StepsApp Pedometer's shown. StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is ratings volume (297K vs 1.3K) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Walk the Distance sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Walk the Distance against 4.8 for StepsApp Pedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepsApp Pedometer has 297K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Walk the Distance's written reviews are positive against 93% of StepsApp Pedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walk the Distance ships an update every 10 days, StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Walk the Distance versus StepsApp Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalk the DistanceStepsApp Pedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (297K ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K297K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#23 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB405 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual Walk LLCStepsApp GmbH

Customer experience

Walk the Distance

All ratings1,258 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.0%

StepsApp Pedometer

All ratings297,353 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews10,042 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%

User reviews

Walk the Distance

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Motivating and engaging
  • 🌳 Informative about trail landmarks
  • 👥 Ability to track friends' progress
  • 💪 Keeps users active and walking
  • 🌐 Virtual hiking experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Data loss when upgrading devices
  • 💰 Paid content required for full experience
  • 🧭 Lacking satellite map view
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with some devices
  • 🔄 Difficulty resuming previous walks

StepsApp Pedometer

From 297K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate step counting
  • 💪 Motivates users to be active
  • 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
  • 🤖 Inaccurate 'inactivity' alerts

Bugs and requests

Walk the Distance

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes after recent iOS update
  • Unable to create custom password

Requested features

5 requests
  • More trail options (e.g. PCT, Ireland, Australia)
  • Ability to send messages to friends on the trail
  • Elevation and weather information for trails
  • Panoramic views of trail landmarks
  • One-time purchase option for all trails

StepsApp Pedometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps disappearing throughout the day
  • Syncing issues between phone and watch
  • Incorrect distance/calorie calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add manual step/distance entry
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options
  • Ability to compete with friends

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Walk the Distance

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Membership (yearly)1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • Yellowstone National Park$0.99
  • London$0.99
  • Paris$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Appalachian Trail Part 3 ~ Smoky Mountains$0.99
  • Appalachian Trail Part 4 ~ NC/TN Border$0.99
  • PCT CA-B$0.99
  • San Francisco$0.99
  • Barcelona$0.99
  • Central Park$0.99
  • Appalachian Trail All$4.99
  • PCT All Sections$9.99
14 purchases

StepsApp Pedometer

Subscriptions12
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly2 variants$19.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly$23.901 Year
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time2
  • StepsApp Freeze - 1day$0.99
  • StepsApp Pedometer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Walk the Distance free?
Walk the Distance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepsApp Pedometer free?
StepsApp Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walk the Distance or StepsApp Pedometer?
Walk the Distance and StepsApp Pedometer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 297K ratings respectively.
Do Walk the Distance or StepsApp Pedometer have ads?
StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Walk the Distance does not.
Which is updated more often, Walk the Distance or StepsApp Pedometer?
Walk the Distance ships an update every 10 days, and StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. Most recently, Walk the Distance was updated on September 24, 2026 and StepsApp Pedometer on September 25, 2026.

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