# Steps vs Walking for Weight Loss

The clearest difference is monetization model: Steps at free with in-app purchases against Walking for Weight Loss's subscription. Steps also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 5.6K). Walking for Weight Loss's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 49%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Walking for Weight Loss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walking for Weight Loss holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 71% of Walking for Weight Loss's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Walking for Weight Loss every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Walking for Weight Loss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-for-weight-loss/id1434647111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 5.6K |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## 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


### Walking for Weight Loss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-for-weight-loss/id1434647111)

This app offers a structured interval walking fitness plan designed for weight loss. It combines walking exercises with speed-up techniques to help users burn fat effectively. With customizable difficulty levels and audio guidance, it caters to both beginners and experienced walkers for outdoor and indoor workouts.

**Highlights:** 3-month interval walking training plan, 3 difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard), Audio guides for workouts, Outdoor and indoor treadmill support, GPS route tracking, Weight trend charting, Music integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivational
- 💡 Helpful for tracking progress
- 👍 Affordable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Volume issues with audio announcements
- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking accuracy
- 🔒 Unclear subscription details
- 🐛 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and lack of refunds
- Tracking glitches and inaccurate data
- Inability to access premium features after purchase

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize workout duration
- Integration with fitness trackers
- Option to turn off audio announcements
- Reset functionality for completed plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Walking for Weight Loss free?

Walking for Weight Loss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Walking for Weight Loss?

Walking for Weight Loss is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Walking for Weight Loss averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Steps or Walking for Weight Loss have ads?

Both Steps and Walking for Weight Loss show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Walking for Weight Loss?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Walking for Weight Loss every 4 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on November 8, 2026 and Walking for Weight Loss on November 6, 2026.

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