# Pixsteps vs Walking Game

The clearest difference is price: Walking Game at Free against Pixsteps's $1.99. Walking Game also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Pixsteps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Walking Game is free to download; Pixsteps costs $1.99 up front. Walking Game sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pixsteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walking Game holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 177 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pixsteps's written reviews are positive against 74% of Walking Game's.

Pixsteps ships an update every 5 weeks, Walking Game weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixsteps | Walking Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixsteps-gamified-pedometer/id6443588074/reviews) | **[4.6 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-game-explora/id6471017303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 116 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seele Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128784756) | [Explora (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700887963) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixsteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixsteps-gamified-pedometer/id6443588074)

This app gamifies your daily steps by allowing you to cultivate a virtual garden. Earn rewards, collect items, and watch your personal paradise grow as you walk or run. Enjoy a cozy, ad-free experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Gamified step tracking, Virtual garden customization, Earn in-game currency and XP, Track daily/weekly progress, Apple Watch integration, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Walking Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-game-explora/id6471017303)

Transform your daily walks into an engaging game. Earn rewards, collect unique monsters, and compete in leagues by achieving your step goals. Stay motivated with monthly challenges and track your fitness progress.

**Highlights:** Set and adjust daily step goals, Earn XP and level up, Collect and upgrade over 80 unique monsters, Complete daily step quests, Participate in weekly leagues, Track steps, calories, and activity trends, Monthly step challenges with exclusive rewards

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explora Weekly Pass | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Explora Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| Explora VIP Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Explora VIP Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 10 Boosters - Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rexy Starter Pack - Limited Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7,700 Gems - Limited Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7,700 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Gems - Limited Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Explora VIP Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixsteps free?

Pixsteps costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Walking Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixsteps or Walking Game?

Walking Game is rated higher. Pixsteps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Walking Game averages 4.6 from 177 ratings.

### Do Pixsteps or Walking Game have ads?

Neither Pixsteps nor Walking Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixsteps or Walking Game?

Pixsteps ships an update every 5 weeks, and Walking Game weekly. Most recently, Pixsteps was updated on November 7, 2026 and Walking Game on November 11, 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.*