PawSteps vs WalkLean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PawSteps
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PawSteps turns your daily walk into quality time with an adorable dog companion β no ads, no gacha, just a healthy walking habit. Pick your favorite dog character and walk together every day. Complete morning and afternoon step goals to earn treats, feed your dog for a joyful reaction, and keep your streak alive. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Choose from multiple dog breeds, each with its own personality and voice - Daily missions reward you with treats for your dog - Login bonuses and streak tracking keep you motivated - Your dog sends personalized notifications when you hit your goals - Home screen widget shows your dog and today's progress at a glance - No ads. No gacha. Just you and your dog, walking together. Getting started is simple: grant HealthKit access, pick a dog, and start walking. PawSteps reads your step count automatically β no manual logging required. Note: The in-app interface (menus, dog dialogue, notifications) is currently in Japanese only. English support is planned for a future update.
WalkLean
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Walk. Lose weight. Keep it simple. WalkLean is a simple diet app focused on just two things: your steps and your weight. Your iPhone counts your steps automatically. Just log your weight once a day, and see your progress clearly on charts and a calendar. TWO-LEVEL GOALS, ZERO PRESSURE Set a minimum goal for busy days and an ideal goal for good days. Hit the minimum and you've succeeded β no guilt, no burnout. That's why WalkLean works even if you've never stuck with a habit app before. FEATURES - Automatic step counting (works with Apple Health) - See steps and minutes remaining to today's goal at a glance - Quick weight logging with Β±0.1 kg buttons - Weight chart (1 week / 1 month / 3 months / 1 year) - Calendar view of your steps and weight - Weekly Report: review your week's effort at a glance - Daily weight reminder - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Dark Mode support WALKLEAN PRO (one-time purchase, no subscription) - Removes all ads - Unlocks the detailed Weekly Report: comparison with last week, weight change, daily averages, and detailed charts Start today with just a walk and a scale.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PawSteps at none against WalkLean's shown. PawSteps also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PawSteps sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and WalkLean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PawSteps ships an update every 9 days, WalkLean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PawSteps | WalkLean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shintaro Ishikawa | NAOYA IHA |
In-app purchases
PawSteps
- Little Treat$0.49
- Treat Plate$0.99
- Reward Meal$2.99
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- Special Feast$5.99
WalkLean
- WalkLean PRO$3.99









