# Steps vs jS Walk 20

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: jS Walk 20 at none against Steps's 10. jS Walk 20 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.1). Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 105). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. jS Walk 20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Steps against 4.6 for jS Walk 20. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 50% of jS Walk 20's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, jS Walk 20 every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | jS Walk 20 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.6 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/js-walk-20-walking-tracker/id1096711177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 105 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Circulos GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/786406112) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and stairs climbed in the background. Set personalized daily goals for activity and monitor your progress over time with clear historical data. It's designed for effortless use and battery efficiency.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Distance and calorie monitoring, Flights of stairs climbed, Daily goal setting, Daily, weekly, monthly totals, Background operation, Apple Health data import

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Steps Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Practical and efficient
- 👍 Good design
- 👍 Helps with weight control and health
- 👍 Accurate step counting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔍 Lacks options to customize settings
- 💸 Too many ads, disruptive to use
- 🔋 Steps not recorded when phone not carried
- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance reporting

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not accurately counted
- App freezes or lags when opening
- Steps/distance data resets or disappears

**Requested features**

- Add option to track calories burned
- Provide weekly/monthly step history
- Allow conversion between steps and distance (miles/km)
- Implement a premium version to remove ads


### jS Walk 20

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/js-walk-20-walking-tracker/id1096711177)

This app encourages daily walking with a simple timer and progress monitor. It offers clear display screens, music controls, and safety features like an alarm and emergency contact options. Designed for ease of use, it helps you stay motivated to achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** 20-minute daily walk timer, Progress monitoring, Gesture-based music controls, High-contrast, color-coded display, Adjustable read angle, Emergency alarm and contact features, Safe-mode for battery saving

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

Steps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is jS Walk 20 free?

jS Walk 20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or jS Walk 20?

jS Walk 20 is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while jS Walk 20 averages 4.6 from 105 ratings.

### Do Steps or jS Walk 20 have ads?

Steps shows ads; jS Walk 20 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or jS Walk 20?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and jS Walk 20 every 32 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 26, 2026 and jS Walk 20 on October 24, 2026.

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