# Walker vs Step Counter Maipo

Walker and Step Counter Maipo both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Step Counter Maipo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Walker's. Step Counter Maipo also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step Counter Maipo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step Counter Maipo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Walker's written reviews are positive against 95% of Step Counter Maipo's.

Walker ships an update every 3 months, Step Counter Maipo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walker | Step Counter Maipo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884/reviews) | **[4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/435849505) | [urecy](https://appshunter.io/developer/457837665) |

## What reviewers say

### Walker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884)

Track your daily steps, calories burned, and body metrics like weight, body fat, and blood pressure. This power-saving pedometer app helps manage weight loss and overall health, with features like GPS route tracking and world rankings.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie tracking, Body weight management, Body fat tracking, Blood pressure tracking, GPS route tracking, World rankings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Detailed graphs and statistics
- 🚀 Works well with M7 chip
- 👍 Integrates with Health app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🐛 Fails to update steps regularly
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
- 🐛 Freezes or stops working
- 🔍 Lacks instructions or guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect day/month/year counts in statistics
- Ads still show up despite paid ad-free version
- Fails to sync with Health app on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to set daily step goal
- Ability to view step history by minute/hour
- GPS route tracking for walks/runs
- Customizable data display and graphs


### Step Counter Maipo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-maipo-pedometer/id1053295462)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and walking time without any setup. View your progress in a calendar, sync with HealthKit, and add daily notes. It offers home and lock screen widgets for quick access to your stats.

**Highlights:** Automatic step tracking, Calendar view for daily/monthly trends, HealthKit integration, Home & Lock Screen widgets, Daily notes and personal records, Battery efficient design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Motivator to set goals and monitor progress
- 👍 Accurate step counting
- 👍 Helpful for tracking exercises and calories burned
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with tracking accuracy
- 🐛 Inconsistent step recording at times

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate step counting when sitting or driving
- Occasional freezing or crashes

**Requested features**

- Add support for cryptocurrency payments
- Improve reliability and consistency of step tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walker free?

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

### Is Step Counter Maipo free?

Step Counter Maipo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walker or Step Counter Maipo?

Step Counter Maipo is rated higher. Walker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Step Counter Maipo averages 4.8 from 2K ratings.

### Do Walker or Step Counter Maipo have ads?

Both Walker and Step Counter Maipo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walker or Step Counter Maipo?

Walker ships an update every 3 months, and Step Counter Maipo every 2 months. Most recently, Walker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Step Counter Maipo on November 2, 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.*