Comparison

Step Tracker vs Walkbound

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

Head to head
About

Step Tracker

Features
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Walk more. Earn it. WalkQuest turns your daily step count into thematic challenges, streaks, and achievements. Apple Health does the tracking — WalkQuest does the motivation. Set a daily step goal, activate a challenge, watch your streak grow. Unlock achievements as you go. Track your weekly progress at a glance. WHY WALKQUEST - 100% on your device — no account, no email, no cloud - Apple Health integration (read-only step count) - Manual entry mode if you don't use Apple Health - Beautiful dashboard with real-time progress ring - Dark mode included FEATURES (FREE) - Daily step tracker with goal ring - 3 starter walking challenges - 3 achievements to unlock - 7-day history view - Daily reminder notifications FEATURES (PREMIUM) - Unlimited walking challenges (Eiffel Tower, Half Marathon, Iron Month and more) - All achievements unlocked - Full activity history - Home screen widget with daily progress - Custom celebration animations PRIVACY FIRST WalkQuest reads your step count from Apple Health on your device. That's it. No tracking, no analytics, no third-party data sharing. Your data stays where it belongs: with you. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS WalkQuest Premium is offered as: - Monthly subscription: $2.99/month - Yearly subscription: $14.99/year (save 58%) Both plans include a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage your subscription in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://suiteforge.app/walkquest/privacy/

About

Walkbound

Transform your daily walks into exciting virtual journeys. Earn achievements and collect stamps as you explore new landmarks and stories with every step you take. Make fitness fun and rewarding.

Highlights
  • Turn steps into virtual travel adventures
  • Unlock illustrated landmarks and achievements
  • Collect travel stamps in a personal passport
  • Track daily steps with a monthly calendar
  • Build walking streaks and celebrate progress
  • Explore diverse real-world routes
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Turn every walk into an adventure. Walkbound transforms your daily steps into unforgettable virtual journeys. Pick a route, walk anywhere in the real world, and unlock new landmarks, stamps, and stories with every step. Descend into the Grand Canyon. Follow the Pacific Coast from Santa Monica to Malibu. Your steps move you forward—even if you’re just walking the dog, commuting to work, or taking a quick lap around the block. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE • Turn daily steps into interactive travel adventures • Unlock illustrated landmarks, stamps, and achievements • Choose from calm coastal escapes or big outdoor challenges • Track your daily steps with a beautiful monthly calendar • Build streaks and celebrate your progress • See every walk add up to something bigger • Collect memorable travel stamps in your personal passport YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS NOW Walkbound makes moving more fun. No complicated workouts. No pressure to be perfect. Just take a few more steps, unlock the next destination, and see how far you can go. Walk anywhere. Explore everywhere.

Screenshots

Step Tracker4 screens
Walkbound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walkbound at none against Step Tracker's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Step Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Walkbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Walkbound monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Step Tracker versus Walkbound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep TrackerWalkbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas DojcilovicCallum Sinclair

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Step Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • WalkQuest Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • WalkQuest Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

Walkbound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step Tracker free?
Step Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walkbound free?
Walkbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Step Tracker or Walkbound have ads?
Neither Step Tracker nor Walkbound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step Tracker or Walkbound?
Step Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Walkbound monthly. Most recently, Step Tracker was updated on September 12, 2026 and Walkbound on September 9, 2026.

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