# Step Tracker vs Walk the World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step Tracker at 92% against Walk the World's 29%. Step Tracker also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Walk the World's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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 Walk the World sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 416 and 200 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Step Tracker's written reviews are positive against 29% of Walk the World's.

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Walk the World weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker | Walk the World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews)** | [4.4 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-the-world-virtual-trails/id6743502929/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **416** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) |

## 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


### Walk the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-the-world-virtual-trails/id6743502929)

Explore famous global trails by converting your daily steps into virtual progress. Discover landmarks, collect postcards, and enjoy a judgment-free walking experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual hikes on real-world routes, Step tracking integration, Landmark discovery, Postcard collection, Multiple countries and routes, No running or fitness pressure

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Euro Trips | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waterfront Treks | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Parks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Wonders | $4.99 | one-time |
| US City Walks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Asia Trip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historic Districts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beach Walks | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable progress bar interactions
- 🎨 Nice art and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Removing free features behind paywall
- 🤔 Sudden switch to subscription model
- 🚫 Unable to access subscription options

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription button not functioning

**Requested features**

- Retain ability to unlock new content through steps
- Offer more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Is Walk the World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Tracker or Walk the World?

Step Tracker is rated higher. Step Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Walk the World averages 4.4 from 200 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker or Walk the World have ads?

Neither Step Tracker nor Walk the World shows ads.

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

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Walk the World weekly. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Walk the World on October 28, 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.*