Comparison

Walkabout vs Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

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

Head to head
About

Walkabout

This app tracks your daily steps using your device's motion processor. It helps you understand your activity levels and encourages you to walk more for improved health and reduced risk of chronic diseases.

Highlights
  • Daily step tracking
  • M7 Motion processor integration
  • Health benefits of walking
  • Activity level insights
  • Encourages more walking
Features
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"A walkabout is a rite of passage where young male Aborigines would go on a journey for six months in search of their ancestors path." In todays society most people work behind desks, which is not healthy at all. I could count myself to that category. This is why i made this App. With the help of the new M7 Motion processor you will now realize how many steps you make a day. In my case it helped me realize that I have to go for a walk more often in order to stay healthy. The usual desk job guy only makes about 1500 steps a day! People walking 10000 steps a day, burn between 2000 and 3500 calories. Sport medics and scientists confirmed that walking 10000 steps a day will help you lower your blood pressure, and decreases the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart attack significantly! So go ahead and check your steps daily! Or even better go on a walkabout :-)

About

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

Automatically track your daily steps and distance walked without needing to sign in or use GPS. Set personal fitness goals and receive progress notifications. View your activity history over daily, weekly, and monthly periods.

Highlights
  • Automatic step and distance tracking
  • Set and track fitness goals
  • Progress notifications
  • Daily, weekly, monthly data display
  • No sign-in required for privacy
  • Battery-saving, no GPS usage
  • Share progress with friends
Features
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Set your goal, put your iPhone in your pocket and let the App automatically record your steps and distance during the day. FEATURES: + Set goals + Get notifications about your progress + Daily, weekly and monthly display of your data + No sign-in required - full privacy + Save your battery - no GPS usage CUSTOMIZE & SHARE + Customize colors + Share your progress with your friends SELECT STEP SOURCE + iPhone + Apple Watch + Other Source DOWNLOAD NOW > AND GET STARTED! What are you waiting for? Download the app now, set your goals and take your fitness to the next level! We provide a premium upgrade for more advanced functionalities. Following premium durations are available: 1 month for $1.99 and 1 year for $10.99 (Prices can vary slightly depending on the region). The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. You can manage your iTunes subscription in the App Store settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://apptuitive.at/terms-dosteps Privacy Policy: https://apptuitive.at/privacy-policy-dosteps Apple Health: Goals can use Apple Health to access your steps, distance and flights climbed data.

Screenshots

Walkabout3 screens
Step Counter Pedometer doSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps at none against Walkabout's shown. Step Counter Pedometer doSteps also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 28 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). Walkabout's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Walkabout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter Pedometer doSteps has 1.2K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Walkabout's written reviews are positive against 77% of Step Counter Pedometer doSteps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walkabout ships an update every 28 months, Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Walkabout versus Step Counter Pedometer doSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkaboutStep Counter Pedometer doSteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KieferAK Apptuitive GmbH

Customer experience

Walkabout

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

All ratings1,108 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.0%

Bugs and requests

Walkabout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inaccurate step counting
  • Incompatible with Apple Watch

Requested features

2 requests
  • Map to view steps
  • Edit button to log exercises without phone

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Walkabout

One-time1
  • Remove the ADs$0.99
4 purchases

Step Counter Pedometer doSteps

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Premium - Step Counter$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium - Pedometer7 Days trial$10.991 Year
  • 6 Month Premium$10.996 Months
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  • Premium7 Days trial$10.991 Year

Questions

Is Walkabout free?
Walkabout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Counter Pedometer doSteps free?
Step Counter Pedometer doSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walkabout or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?
Step Counter Pedometer doSteps is rated higher. Walkabout averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Step Counter Pedometer doSteps averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Walkabout or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps have ads?
Walkabout shows ads; Step Counter Pedometer doSteps does not.
Which is updated more often, Walkabout or Step Counter Pedometer doSteps?
Walkabout ships an update every 28 months, and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps every 6 weeks. Most recently, Walkabout was updated on October 23, 2026 and Step Counter Pedometer doSteps on October 29, 2026.

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