# Pixsteps vs Walking Games

The clearest difference is price: Walking Games at Free against Pixsteps's $1.99. Walking Games also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Pixsteps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Walking Games is free to download; Pixsteps costs $1.99 up front. Walking Games sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pixsteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walking Games holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 176 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pixsteps's written reviews are positive against 74% of Walking Games's.

Pixsteps ships an update every 5 weeks, Walking Games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixsteps | Walking Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixsteps-gamified-pedometer/id6443588074/reviews) | **[4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-games-explora/id6471017303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 116 MB | 173 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 Games

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

Transform your daily steps into an engaging walking game. Earn rewards, level up, and complete quests to stay motivated. Compete with friends and players worldwide in monthly challenges to boost your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Convert steps into XP, Loot & Levels, Complete quests and level up, Compete weekly with global players, Monthly walking challenges with exclusive rewards, Collect unique characters, Build walking streaks, Advanced step tracking & charts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explora VIP Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Explora VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Explora VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Explora Pass Special | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Explora VIP Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Explora VIP Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Explora Game Pass \| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Rexy Starter Pack - Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Boosters - Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $2.99 | 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 |
| 30,000 Gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Explora VIP Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 250,000 Gems Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixsteps free?

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

### Is Walking Games free?

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

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

Walking Games is rated higher. Pixsteps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Walking Games averages 4.6 from 176 ratings.

### Do Pixsteps or Walking Games have ads?

Walking Games shows ads; Pixsteps does not.

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

Pixsteps ships an update every 5 weeks, and Walking Games fortnightly. Most recently, Pixsteps was updated on October 20, 2026 and Walking Games on October 19, 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.*