Steps Map vs Walky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Steps Map
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Steps Map automatically tracks your steps with rich map views, historical data, while prioritising privacy by keeping all your data on device. Steps Map has been designed and built for iOS 26, with stunning Liquid Glass components and smooth UI interactions. Maps View View your walking and running routes in real time in rich, dynamic Apple Maps views. Zoom view displays your routes throughout the day. Routes are automatically stored by day, so that you can see where youβve walked on past dates. Apple Health Steps Map syncs data with Apple Health, pulling additional data like calories burned from your iPhoneβs HealthKit. Steps Targets Set a daily steps target and view progress throughout the day. View historical target progress in Calendar View. Optimised for Low Power Use GPS data, which powers Maps View, is recorded intermittently, and only when in motion.β¨All recorded data is immediately compressed to optimise power and storage use. Privacy Steps Map is privacy-first. All your steps data is processed and stored solely on your iPhone device. No internet or cloud services utilised.β¨No account, or sign-up required. No notifications. Preferences Choose between imperial and metric measurements (Mi/Km). Permissions Requires location permissions always on Requires read access to Apple Health Requires read access to motion data
Walky
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Walky is the cleanest and simplest way to monitor your daily physical activity, combining a simple pedometer with a detailed workout journal, all designed with privacy in mind. Key Advantages and Features - Effortless Step Tracking: View your total daily steps, current goal, and progress in a clear, minimalistic view. - Comprehensive Workout Journal: Visualize and analyze all your logged sessions (running, cycling, swimming, etc.) with key metrics like duration, distance, and active calories. - Visual Progress Analysis: Utilize weekly and monthly charts to evaluate your trends and stay motivated long-term. - Guaranteed Privacy: Data is sourced directly from HealthKit and processed locally, with no servers or personal information collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Walky at every 4 weeks against Steps Map's every 2 months. Walky also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Steps Map ships an update every 2 months, Walky every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steps Map | Walky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nomad Apps Ltd | Alfredo Manjon |
In-app purchases
Steps Map
No in-app purchases
Walky
No in-app purchases









