Comparison

StepShift vs DeskWalker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StepShift

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Treadmill desk users, rejoice. Your steps finally count. StepShift fixes the Apple Watch’s biggest blind spot: treadmill desk workouts. If your phone was in your pocket while walking, StepShift uses that motion data to rebuild a precise indoor walking workout in Apple Health — automatically. No more missing steps just because your wrist was busy typing. Key Features: • Converts any indoor walk where your iPhone was in your pocket • Uses iPhone motion sensors to restore accurate step and distance data • Re-creates Apple Health workouts with better data • 100% private — everything stays on your device • Integrates seamlessly with the Apple Health app No accounts. No tracking. No nonsense. Just your real steps, logged right.

About

DeskWalker

Features
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You can use this as the full description body (feel free to tweak tone/claims): DeskWalker helps you accurately track your under‑desk walking pad sessions right on your iPhone, with science‑backed estimates for calories, steps, distance and time. It is built specifically for walking pads and treadmill desks, so your movement while working finally counts toward your daily activity goals. Why DeskWalker? Designed for under‑desk walking pads and treadmill desks, not outdoor runs or generic workouts. Uses iPhone motion sensors and Apple Health integration to capture steps even when your watch or default apps struggle on a treadmill. Simple session‑based tracking: tap to start when you step on your walking pad, tap to stop when you’re done. Key features Track steps, distance, calories and duration for every walking pad session. Automatically save workouts to Apple Health so they appear alongside your other activity data. See daily totals and trends from your desk walking, separate from outdoor walks or runs. Works great with common “walking pad” and under‑desk treadmills used in home offices and remote work setups. Private by design: all health data stays on your device and uses Apple’s HealthKit framework. AI Insights powered by Apple Intelligence Perfect for Remote workers and home‑office users with under‑desk treadmills or folding walking pads. Knowledge workers who want to increase daily steps without leaving their desk. Anyone frustrated that their current apps under‑count steps on a walking pad or treadmill desk. Privacy DeskWalker uses Apple HealthKit to read and write step and workout data with your explicit permission. Your health data is stored securely on your device and is never sold or used for advertising. Download DeskWalker today and turn your time at the desk into meaningful movement Privacy Policy: https://deskwalker.jozefowicz.dev/privacy

Screenshots

StepShift4 screens
DeskWalker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DeskWalker at Free against StepShift's $4.99. DeskWalker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). StepShift's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DeskWalker is free to download; StepShift costs $4.99 up front. DeskWalker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StepShift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 3 level
StepShift versus DeskWalker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepShiftDeskWalker
Price$4.99Free — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt MartzRadoslaw Jozefowicz

In-app purchases

None

StepShift

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DeskWalker

Subscriptions2
  • DeskWalker3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99

Questions

Is StepShift free?
StepShift costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeskWalker free?
DeskWalker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StepShift or DeskWalker have ads?
Neither StepShift nor DeskWalker shows ads.

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