# World Walking vs Steps & Tree

World Walking and Steps & Tree both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Steps & Tree's written reviews are positive against 39% of World Walking's. World Walking's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. World Walking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Steps & Tree sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for World Walking against 4.4 for Steps & Tree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 81 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of World Walking's written reviews are positive against 81% of Steps & Tree's.

World Walking ships an update every 10 days, Steps & Tree every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | World Walking | Steps & Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-walking/id6689518786/reviews)** | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-and-tree-walking-counter/id6754529316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Team Challenge Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119138320) | [Tobias Feldmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494627416) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Steps & Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-and-tree-walking-counter/id6754529316)

This app gamifies your daily steps by visualizing them as a growing tree. Earn rewards and maintain streaks by connecting to Apple Health and meeting your step goals. It's designed to motivate you to move more each day.

**Highlights:** Tree grows with every step, Syncs with Apple Health, Daily step goals, Streak tracking for motivation, Unlock exclusive app icons, Detailed progress stats

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Water | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Water Tank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ash Tree | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apple Tree | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gardener | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Tree | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tank Upgrade ×2 Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tank Upgrade ×2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tank Upgrade ×3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tank Upgrade ×4 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tank Upgrade ×5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pond | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is World Walking free?

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

### Is Steps & Tree free?

Steps & Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, World Walking or Steps & Tree?

World Walking is rated higher. World Walking averages 4.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Steps & Tree averages 4.4 from 81 ratings.

### Do World Walking or Steps & Tree have ads?

Neither World Walking nor Steps & Tree shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, World Walking or Steps & Tree?

World Walking ships an update every 10 days, and Steps & Tree every 2 weeks. Most recently, World Walking was updated on October 25, 2026 and Steps & Tree on October 30, 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.*