# Walxy vs Step Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Step Challenge at none against Walxy's 2. Step Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown). Walxy's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Step Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walxy ships an update every 5 weeks, Step Challenge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walxy | Step Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Size | 39 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Svichkarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265639729) | [BENJAMIN WAIBEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841582897) |

## What reviewers say

### Walxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walxy-explore-cities/id6743057860)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walxy Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Walxy Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |


### Step Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-challenge-stepmaxxer/id6788813271)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walxy free?

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

### Is Step Challenge free?

Step Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Walxy or Step Challenge have ads?

Walxy shows ads; Step Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walxy or Step Challenge?

Walxy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Step Challenge every 2 months. Most recently, Walxy was updated on November 4, 2026 and Step Challenge on November 10, 2026.

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