# Step Tracker vs WalkOff

The clearest difference is ads: Step Tracker at none against WalkOff's shown. Step Tracker also leads on ratings volume (419 vs 10) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). WalkOff's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days and WalkOff sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WalkOff holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker has 419 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, WalkOff every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step Tracker | WalkOff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkoff-steps-with-friends/id6744303769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **419** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) | [Tortuga Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842650047) |

## What reviewers say

### Step Tracker

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

This app gamifies walking by turning your steps into progress on an adventure. Hatch eggs to collect unique creatures, advance along a virtual path, and unlock new biomes and levels. It offers detailed statistics and integrates with Apple Health to motivate you to reach your daily goals.

**Highlights:** Gamified step tracking with virtual journey, Collect over 250 unique Beasts, Daily streak rewards for rarer Beasts, Detailed daily and weekly statistics, Home screen and Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch and Apple Health integration, iCloud backup for progress

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 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 |

**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


### WalkOff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkoff-steps-with-friends/id6744303769)

Track your daily steps with visually appealing widgets and engage in friendly competition with friends. Set custom goals, sync with HealthKit, and receive smart reminders to stay motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Beautiful home and lock screen widgets, HealthKit and Apple Watch sync, Social leaderboards and challenges, Customizable daily step goals, Progress tracking with step history, Motivational daily reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step Tracker free?

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

### Is WalkOff free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Step Tracker or WalkOff?

WalkOff is rated higher. Step Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while WalkOff averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Step Tracker or WalkOff have ads?

WalkOff shows ads; Step Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Step Tracker or WalkOff?

Step Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and WalkOff every 3 weeks. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on November 8, 2026 and WalkOff on November 8, 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.*