# Steps vs Walking Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Walking Tracker at 100% against Steps's 49%. Walking Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Steps's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walking Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Walking Tracker's.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Walking Tracker fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Walking Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-tracker-step-counter/id6787710655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Rameen Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787710657) |

## 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 Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-tracker-step-counter/id6787710655)

Track your daily steps with a live count and visualize your progress through beautiful charts and goal tracking. This app works offline and prioritizes your privacy, with no account required. Upgrade for advanced features like distance and calorie goals.

**Highlights:** Live step count, Offline functionality, Progress charts and trends, Daily, weekly, and monthly goals, Apple Health sync, Customizable themes and icons

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amblr Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Amblr Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Walking Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Walking Tracker?

Walking Tracker is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Walking Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Steps or Walking Tracker have ads?

Both Steps and Walking Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Walking Tracker?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Walking Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 23, 2026 and Walking Tracker on October 23, 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.*