Comparison

Walkimals vs Step Mission

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

Head to head
About

Walkimals

This social step tracker gamifies walking by letting you earn coins for daily styles and compete with friends. Connect to health data to track progress and unlock new outfits for your 3D mascot.

Highlights
  • Track daily steps via Apple Health
  • Earn coins by reaching step goals
  • Shop rotating daily styles for mascots
  • Customize 3D cat, dog, or bunny mascots
  • Compete on friend leaderboards
  • Private social interactions
  • Understandable privacy controls
Features
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Turn your daily steps into outfits for your 3D mascot. Walkimals connects to Apple Health so you can earn in-game coins, dress up your buddy, and compare your progress with friends. TRACK YOUR STEPS See today's step count and follow your daily goal with Apple Health. EARN COINS AS YOU WALK Every 25 steps earn one in-game coin. Check in by opening Walkimals each day to add your walking coins to your balance. FIND YOUR NEXT OUTFIT Browse daily clothing offers, try on styles, and keep the pieces you buy in your Closet. Coins can be earned by walking or bought in optional coin packs. CHOOSE YOUR WALKIMAL Start with a cat, dog, or bunny, then make it your own with outfits. WALK WITH YOUR FRIENDS Add friends by code or invite link. Compare your step totals on the friends leaderboard and go head-to-head in Rivalry. See your friends' mascots and outfits along the way. INVITE YOUR PEOPLE Send a personalized invite so friends can preview your animated mascot and current outfit before installing Walkimals. SOCIAL, WITHOUT THE NOISE No public feed, open discovery, or free-text chat. Just friends, walking, mascots, and friendly competition. KNOW WHAT YOU SHARE Before you start, Walkimals asks you to agree to share derived step totals for its social features. People with your invite link can see your mascot, outfit, and recent step total. Raw Apple Health samples are never uploaded. Walk more. Find your style. Keep your crew moving.

About

Step Mission

This app encourages a healthier routine by setting a simple daily mission: reach 10,000 steps. Track your progress, maintain your streak, and unlock achievements with clean widgets for at-a-glance motivation.

Highlights
  • Simple step counter
  • 10,000-step daily goal
  • Daily progress tracking
  • Streak tracking
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Journey milestones
Features
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Every step. A little closer. Turn everyday walking into a habit you can see and feel proud of. Step Mission is a free step counter that gives each day a clear goal - and every small win a place in your bigger journey. Choose 5,000 or 10,000 steps. Follow your progress. Keep moving at your own pace. • Find your daily rhythm: Choose a 5,000-step Starter Mission or a 10,000-step Daily Mission. Change your goal as your routine changes. Your past goals, streaks, and achievements stay intact. • Watch your progress come to life: An animated progress ring makes each day's activity easy to follow. Switch between steps taken and steps remaining, and see how close you are to completing your mission. • Build consistency with room for life: Follow your current streak and personal best. Three Trail Passes each month help protect your streak when you miss your daily goal. • See how far you've come: Explore monthly calendars, goal days, daily step totals, and your best days. Open any tracked month for a closer look at the habits you're building. • Turn small wins into milestones: Earn walking achievements, collect medals, and advance through your Journey as your steps add up. Share the accomplishments you're proud of. • Keep your mission in sight: Check your step count and goal progress from your Home Screen with a choice of widget styles. Enjoy a clear, coordinated design in light and dark appearances. Step Mission uses step data from Apple Health with your permission. No account is required. Your daily mission stays free, including goals, history, widgets, and walking achievements. Optional in-app purchases support future development and include a small thank-you badge. A walk around the block. A few extra steps at lunch. A new personal milestone. It all adds up. Make every step count.

Screenshots

Walkimals4 screens
Step Mission4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Step Mission at 3 against Walkimals's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Walkimals sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Step Mission sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Walkimals against 5.0 for Step Mission. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walkimals ships an update every 5 days, Step Mission weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Walkimals versus Step Mission: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkimalsStep Mission
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHans Joachim Weidmannn.u. logistics

Customer experience

Walkimals

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Step Mission

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Walkimals

One-time6
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1,200 Coins$1.99
  • 2,500 Coins$3.99
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  • 6,500 Coins$8.99
  • 14,000 Coins$17.99
  • 30,000 Coins$34.99
4 purchases

Step Mission

One-time4
  • Fuel Today’s Walk$4.99
  • Sponsor Tomorrow’s Journey$9.99
  • Become a Supporter$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Founding Supporter$49.99

Questions

Is Walkimals free?
Walkimals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Mission free?
Step Mission is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walkimals or Step Mission?
Walkimals and Step Mission are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Walkimals or Step Mission have ads?
Neither Walkimals nor Step Mission shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walkimals or Step Mission?
Walkimals ships an update every 5 days, and Step Mission weekly. Most recently, Walkimals was updated on October 25, 2026 and Step Mission on October 24, 2026.

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