# Walking Game vs Step Rival

The clearest difference is ads: Step Rival at none against Walking Game's shown. Step Rival also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Walking Game's advantage is ratings volume (176 vs 12) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking Game sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Step Rival sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Rival holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walking Game has 176 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Walking Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Step Rival's.

Walking Game ships an update every 2 weeks, Step Rival weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Game | Step Rival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-game-explora/id6471017303/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-rival-step-counter/id6744431628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 780 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Explora (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700887963) | [Alex Perez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560085652) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking Game

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


### Step Rival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-rival-step-counter/id6744431628)

Turn your daily walks into a fun, social competition. Challenge friends, track your progress on live leaderboards, and watch a virtual pet grow with your activity. Earn rewards and achieve personal bests in this gamified fitness experience.

**Highlights:** Tag friends and colleagues as rivals, Real-time leaderboards, Pet companions that grow with activity, Accurate step tracking, Achievements and rewards, Personal best tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins (1 Week) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Weekly | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forever Step Sync Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Token Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins (1 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Token Vault | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monthly | $29.99 | one-time |
| Token Treasury | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2x Coins (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Game free?

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

### Is Step Rival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walking Game or Step Rival?

Step Rival is rated higher. Walking Game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Step Rival averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Walking Game or Step Rival have ads?

Walking Game shows ads; Step Rival does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Game or Step Rival?

Walking Game ships an update every 2 weeks, and Step Rival weekly. Most recently, Walking Game was updated on October 6, 2026 and Step Rival on October 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.*