# StepX vs Japanese Walk

The clearest difference is rating: Japanese Walk at 5.0 against StepX's 4.5. Japanese Walk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). StepX's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Japanese Walk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Japanese Walk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

StepX ships an update every 2 weeks, Japanese Walk daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepX | Japanese Walk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepx-step-counter-pedometer/id6748375276/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-walk/id6799479080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 216 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dhavalkumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825547884) | [Sanjay Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799479082) |

## What reviewers say

### StepX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepx-step-counter-pedometer/id6748375276)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, and distance covered. Set personalized goals, join challenges, and earn rewards for staying active. It provides insights into your activity trends and offers wellness tips to encourage a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Accurate step tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Distance tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly goals, Activity challenges and leaderboards, Wellness tips and motivation, Supports walking, running, cycling, hiking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| stepx_premium_weekly_v2 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| StepX Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| StepX Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Japanese Walk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-walk/id6799479080)

This app focuses on Interval Walking Training (IWT) to improve fitness, blood pressure, and leg strength. It offers a customizable timer with voice cues and integrates with Apple Watch for real-time stats and heart rate monitoring. Track your routes, history, and personal records without distractions.

**Highlights:** Interval Walking Training (IWT) focus, Customizable timer with voice cues, Full Apple Watch app integration, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, Heart rate zone tracking, GPS route tracking and history, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Japanese Walk Pro | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepX free?

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

### Is Japanese Walk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StepX or Japanese Walk?

Japanese Walk is rated higher. StepX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Japanese Walk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StepX or Japanese Walk have ads?

StepX shows ads; Japanese Walk does not.

### Which is updated more often, StepX or Japanese Walk?

StepX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Japanese Walk daily. Most recently, StepX was updated on November 8, 2026 and Japanese Walk on October 31, 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.*