# Walker vs Step Counter ⓒ

The clearest difference is update cadence: Step Counter ⓒ at fortnightly against Walker's every 3 months. Step Counter ⓒ also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Walker against 4.5 for Step Counter ⓒ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Walker's written reviews are positive against 73% of Step Counter ⓒ's.

Walker ships an update every 3 months, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walker | Step Counter ⓒ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/435849505) | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) |

## 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 ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Walking/running distance tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Water intake tracking with reminders, Fitness goal setting, Health Kit integration, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps stay motivated
- 🤝 Tracks progress well
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weight/height input issues
- Inaccurate calorie tracking

**Requested features**

- Customizable step goals
- Real-time step tracking
- Better water intake tracking
- Workout duration tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walker free?

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

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

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

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

Walker is rated higher. Walker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

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

Both Walker and Step Counter ⓒ show ads.

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

Walker ships an update every 3 months, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, Walker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on September 25, 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.*
