# Step Tracker vs World Walking

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Tracker at 92% against World Walking's 39%. Step Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (366 vs 50). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days and World Walking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker has 366 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Step Tracker's written reviews are positive against 39% of World Walking's.

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, World Walking every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker | World Walking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** | [4.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-walking/id6689518786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) | [Team Challenge Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119138320) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226)

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun, collectible adventure. Walk to hatch eggs and discover over 200 unique creatures, with rarer beasts unlocked through consistent activity. Track your progress with detailed statistics and motivating home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Collect 200 unique beasts, Daily streak rewards for rare creatures, Detailed step, distance, and calorie statistics, Motivating home screen widgets, Apple Health and wearable support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.90 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cute and adorable beasts
- 🚀 Highly motivating for walking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Gamified step tracking
- 💖 Makes fitness fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid membership/subscription
- 🐛 Step count accuracy issues
- 🔁 Repetitive creature rewards
- 💸 Lifetime subscription expensive
- 🖼️ AI-generated art, repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Step count is off
- Widgets not updating
- App not starting
- Streak broken due to app update
- Incorrect step/distance tracking

**Requested features**

- Integration with iWatch Home Screen
- More diverse creature rewards
- Bios for creatures
- Ability to compete with friends
- Step count displayed on watch


### World Walking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-walking/id6689518786)

Explore the world virtually by syncing your steps. Track your activity and use your steps to journey through over 400 virtual maps. Stay motivated and active with this fun fitness companion.

**Highlights:** Sync steps from phone and watch, Explore over 400 virtual maps, Walk solo or with friends, Gamified fitness motivation, Accumulate steps for virtual journeys

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World Walking Plus (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| World Walking Plus Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Is World Walking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Tracker or World Walking?

Step Tracker is rated higher. Step Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while World Walking averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker or World Walking have ads?

Neither Step Tracker nor World Walking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step Tracker or World Walking?

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and World Walking every 10 days. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on October 17, 2026 and World Walking on October 14, 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.*