Comparison

Dr. Walker vs Walking Counter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dr. Walker

This app transforms your iPhone into an intelligent step tracker, utilizing its motion coprocessor for power-efficient tracking. It displays hourly and daily steps, offers goal recommendations, and provides context for walking distance with relatable equivalents. Enjoy detailed step data without significant battery drain.

Highlights
  • Hourly and daily step tracking
  • Daily goal recommendations
  • Step equivalent comparisons
  • Power-efficient motion coprocessor use
  • Clear and beautiful data presentation
Features
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So you just bought your shiny iPhone and want to take full advantage of the forward thinking hardware. Well, look no further and give Dr. Walker a try! Dr. Walker turns your iPhone into an intelligent step tracker. By utilizing the unique motion coprocessor, it presents your hourly and daily steps in a beautiful and clear way. Moreover, it motivates you to walk more and become more healthy with DailyGoal and StepEquivalents. Unlike GPS-based step counting apps, Dr. Walker is super power-efficient and has very little effect on battery life. So you no longer have to decide whether to track your steps, or still be able to write iMessages in the evening - you get both! - Shows your hourly and daily steps - DailyGoal: remind you of your daily goal with professional recommendations - StepEquivalent: helps making sense of your walking distance by showing famous objects of similar lengths - Based on motion co-processor, not GPS, to preserve crucial battery life - Easy to use, pleasure to look at

About

Walking Counter

Features
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Walking Counter is a simple walking app designed to track steps, distance, and time without unnecessary complexity. Whether walking outdoors on looped routes or indoors without GPS, Walking Counter provides clear stats that help build consistency over time. Key Features: 1. Step tracking with distance and time 2. Outdoor looped walks with map support 3. Indoor walking mode (no GPS required) 4. Home Screen widgets for quick access 5. Daily progress rings and summaries 6. Achievement badges based on real activity 7. Clean interface designed for focus Walking Counter is built for everyday walking nothing more, nothing less.

Screenshots

Dr. Walker4 screens
Walking Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Walking Counter at none against Dr. Walker's 1. Walking Counter also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dr. Walker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Walking Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dr. Walker ships an update every 10 months, Walking Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dr. Walker versus Walking Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDr. WalkerWalking Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShuo YangUncle Sams Tech LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dr. Walker

One-time1
  • Standard Version$0.99
None

Walking Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dr. Walker free?
Dr. Walker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Walking Counter free?
Walking Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dr. Walker or Walking Counter have ads?
Neither Dr. Walker nor Walking Counter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dr. Walker or Walking Counter?
Dr. Walker ships an update every 10 months, and Walking Counter weekly. Most recently, Dr. Walker was updated on October 7, 2026 and Walking Counter on October 10, 2026.

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