# Steps vs Bear Walking Pal

The clearest difference is ads: Bear Walking Pal at none against Steps's shown. Bear Walking Pal also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 49%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 64). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Bear Walking Pal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bear Walking Pal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bear Walking Pal's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Bear Walking Pal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Bear Walking Pal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-walking-pal-step-counter/id1533391487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [EUIHYUNG JUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744853554) |

## 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


### Bear Walking Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-walking-pal-step-counter/id1533391487)

This app encourages daily walking by tracking your steps, distance, and calories burned with a cute bear companion. Earn collectible rewards and view detailed statistics to stay motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Accurate step tracking, Apple Watch companion app, Voice walking journal, Motivational bear character, Collectible rewards, Home screen widgets, Detailed statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Bear Walking Pal free?

Bear Walking Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Bear Walking Pal?

Bear Walking Pal is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Bear Walking Pal averages 4.8 from 64 ratings.

### Do Steps or Bear Walking Pal have ads?

Steps shows ads; Bear Walking Pal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Bear Walking Pal?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Bear Walking Pal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 26, 2026 and Bear Walking Pal on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*