# Steps vs Walkabout

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steps at every 9 days against Walkabout's every 28 months. Steps also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 21). Walkabout's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Steps holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps has 19K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Steps's written reviews are positive against 50% of Walkabout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Steps ships an update every 9 days, Walkabout every 28 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Walkabout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-step-counter-pedometer/id719208154/reviews)** | [4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkabout-pedometer-m7/id780319037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pumpkin Computer Co., LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626005358) | [Daniel Kiefer](https://appshunter.io/developer/386426588) |

## 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


### Walkabout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkabout-pedometer-m7/id780319037)

This app tracks your daily steps using your device's motion processor. It helps you understand your activity levels and encourages you to walk more for improved health and reduced risk of chronic diseases.

**Highlights:** Daily step tracking, M7 Motion processor integration, Health benefits of walking, Activity level insights, Encourages more walking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ADs | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Walkabout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Walkabout?

Steps is rated higher. Steps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Walkabout averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.

### Do Steps or Walkabout have ads?

Both Steps and Walkabout show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Walkabout?

Steps ships an update every 9 days, and Walkabout every 28 months. Most recently, Steps was updated on October 16, 2026 and Walkabout on October 16, 2026.

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