Comparison

Step Count vs Walks

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

Head to head
About

Step Count

Features
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【Spirit Footprints】 keeps hikers, cyclists, and trail runners oriented on remote trails with dependable maps, responsive navigation, and detailed performance insights for every outing. **Offline contour maps** Download compact regional maps with contour lines and trail data, manage storage before leaving coverage, and preview elevation changes without a signal. **Reliable trail guidance** Import GPX/KML tracks, see your position against the planned route, and get spoken turn tips plus off-track notifications before you drift too far. **Real-time training metrics** Monitor distance, pace, ascent, heart rate, and remaining mileage while switching between hiking, cycling, or running modes to keep each workout on target. **Activity history & insights** Review past sessions with gradient charts, compare weekly totals, export GPX files, and sync highlights with Apple Health for a unified log. Stay on course, capture every climb, and stride into your next adventure with confidence. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luscweb.xyz/lingganzuji/privacy.html

About

Walks

Features
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Walks: Where Every Step is Recorded Walks is more than just a timer; it is a systematic walk management app designed for those who love to walk. Focus on your steps today while looking at a massive digital clock inspired by marathon scoreboards. Why choose Walks? 1. Large Display with Overwhelming Visibility The moment you press the start button, a clear digital clock fills the screen. You can check your time at a glance, even from a distance or while moving. 2. Intuitive Calendar-Based Management Track how much you've walked this week or month at a glance through the Calendar UI. Experience the satisfaction of checking off your planned walks. 3. Photos and Notes for Precious Moments Save the scenery you saw or how you felt today with photos and notes. It becomes your own walking diary, going beyond mere numbers. 4. Simplicity without Complexity Forget about battery drain from GPS tracking or complicated settings. We focused on the essentials: planning, walking, and completing. "Your step today, Walks is with you."

Screenshots

Step Count4 screens
Walks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Step Count at none against Walks's shown. Walks's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Walks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Count ships an update every 2 months, Walks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Step Count versus Walks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep CountWalks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣贒 卒SnowdropSoft

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Step Count

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Plan$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Walks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Step Count free?
Step Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walks free?
Walks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Step Count or Walks have ads?
Walks shows ads; Step Count does not.
Which is updated more often, Step Count or Walks?
Step Count ships an update every 2 months, and Walks every 3 weeks. Most recently, Step Count was updated on September 13, 2026 and Walks on September 23, 2026.

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