# Walker vs Stepwise Pedometer

Walker and Stepwise Pedometer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Stepwise Pedometer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Walker's. Stepwise Pedometer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). 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 Stepwise Pedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per year. 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 4.7 for Stepwise Pedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Walker's written reviews are positive against 83% of Stepwise Pedometer's.

Walker ships an update every 3 months, Stepwise Pedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walker | Stepwise Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **83.4% 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 | 25 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/435849505) | [Progress Concepts Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/788761727) |

## 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


### Stepwise Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepwise-pedometer/id788761724)

This app is a modern pedometer that tracks your daily activity, including steps, calories, distance, and active time. It helps you set and achieve fitness goals with progress visualization and optional motivational messages. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit for enhanced accuracy.

**Highlights:** Set fitness goals, Track steps, calories, distance, active time, Visualize progress, Start and track trips, Share activity with friends, Apple Watch and HealthKit integration, Today Widget

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.49 | per year |
| Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 🚀 Runs in the background without draining battery
- 💡 Motivates users to reach daily goals
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with syncing and data recording
- 🔧 Some users report inaccurate step/distance tracking
- 🔧 Complaints about recent app updates and changes

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not recording properly on some days
- App crashes or freezes for some users

**Requested features**

- Add GPS functionality to track routes and elevation
- Improve graphs and data visualization
- Allow manual entry of steps for days when phone is not carried


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walker free?

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

### Is Stepwise Pedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walker or Stepwise Pedometer?

Stepwise Pedometer is rated higher. Walker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Stepwise Pedometer averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Walker or Stepwise Pedometer have ads?

Both Walker and Stepwise Pedometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walker or Stepwise Pedometer?

Walker ships an update every 3 months, and Stepwise Pedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Walker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Stepwise Pedometer on October 10, 2026.

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