Dr. Walker vs StepUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Hourly and daily step tracking
- Daily goal recommendations
- Step equivalent comparisons
- Power-efficient motion coprocessor use
- Clear and beautiful data presentation
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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
StepUp
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StepUp is a simple, beautiful step tracker that helps you build a daily walking habit. TRACK YOUR STEPS Add steps with quick-tap buttons (+500, +1,000, +2,500) or enter a custom count. Watch your circular progress ring fill up as you get closer to your daily goal. SET YOUR GOALS Choose a daily step goal from 2,000 to 20,000 steps. Set a weekly active day target to stay consistent. VIEW YOUR HISTORY 7-day and 30-day bar charts show your progress at a glance. Track your current streak, best streak, total lifetime steps, and daily average. STAY MOTIVATED Get gentle reminders throughout the day. Celebrate with confetti when you hit your goal. A daily walking tip keeps you inspired. 100% PRIVATE — NO ACCOUNT NEEDED All data stays on your device. No internet required, no sign-up, no ads. FEATURES • Circular progress ring with gradient fill • Quick-add buttons (+500, +1,000, +2,500) with haptic feedback • Custom step entry • −500 correction button • 7-day and 30-day history charts • Streak tracking (current and best) • Weekly active days progress • Configurable daily goal (2,000–20,000 steps) • Configurable weekly active days goal • Local push notification reminders • Live countdown to next reminder • Splash screen + onboarding flow • Light and dark mode • Automatic midnight reset
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepUp at none against Dr. Walker's 1. StepUp also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). 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
Both are free to download. Dr. Walker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StepUp asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Dr. Walker | StepUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shuo Yang | SMITH GEORGE |
In-app purchases
Dr. Walker
- Standard Version$0.99
StepUp
No in-app purchases









