Comparison

DeskWalker vs Calm & Core

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

Head to head
About

DeskWalker

Features
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Sitting too long? Turn desk time into walking time. DeskWalker is the step counter and log built for under-desk walking pads and treadmill desks, so you stay active at work, not just on outdoor walks. HOW IT WORKS • Connect your walking pad over Bluetooth (FTMS-compatible pads) • Start a session, keep working, keep walking: time, distance and pace are recorded • Estimated steps and calories for every session APPLE HEALTH • Every session is saved to Apple Health as an Indoor Walk workout • Optional: sync steps to Health JOURNEYS • Your pad distance moves a marker along a real road route on a map • Walk a 42 km marathon, the length of Manhattan or the Grand Canyon rim to rim, one desk session at a time GOALS, STREAKS & BADGES • Adaptive daily goals that adjust each week to your recent activity • Streaks with a 90-day streak calendar and weekend streak protection • Badges to unlock as you go • Pro challenges: stand minutes and active days SHARE & LOOK BACK • Share cards for sessions and milestones • Year in Motion: your year of desk walking in one recap • Home Screen widgets • AI insights with Apple Intelligence (on supported devices) PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no server. Your data stays on your iPhone. DeskWalker Pro: monthly, yearly (with free trial) or one-time Lifetime. Privacy Policy: https://deskwalker.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://deskwalker.app/terms/

About

Calm & Core

Features
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Download the Calm & Core app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, check your profile and membership status, and more – all from your device. Visit https://www.calmandcore.co.uk to learn more.

Screenshots

DeskWalker4 screens
Calm & Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calm & Core at none against DeskWalker's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. DeskWalker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Calm & Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DeskWalker versus Calm & Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeskWalkerCalm & Core
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadoslaw JozefowiczCALM & CORE PILATES LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DeskWalker

Subscriptions2
  • DeskWalker3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$17.99
None

Calm & Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeskWalker free?
DeskWalker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calm & Core free?
Calm & Core is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeskWalker or Calm & Core have ads?
Neither DeskWalker nor Calm & Core shows ads.

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