Comparison

Walkabout vs Steps Counter

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

Steps Counter

Track your daily steps, distance, time, and calories burned using your phone's built-in sensor. Set personal step goals, view progress with beautiful charts, and enjoy customizable themes. No registration is needed to access all features.

Highlights
  • Steps counter using built-in sensor
  • Records fitness activity, distance, time, calories
  • Daily and monthly statistics
  • Set daily step goals
  • View achievements
  • Home screen widgets support
  • Multi colorful themes
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Features • Steps counter using the built-in sensor, which is very power-saving • Record fitness activity, distance, time, calories • Daily and monthly statistics with a powerful view • Beautiful charts and animations • Set daily step goals • View your achievements • Support home screen widgets • No registration required, you can use all features without login • Multi colorful themes • Social media sharing Review from users "The interface is beautiful and there are multiple color themes, I use it every day." "Simple and easy to use, no extra features, recommended pedometer app." "Automatically record the number of steps, in order to be healthy, insist on walking 10000 steps a day." Tips Health data is for informational purposes only and is not intended for self-diagnosis or other medical purposes. Walking data is only stored in phone storage, we never collect your personal data or share your information with third parties. Terms of Service: https://www.deebex.com/step/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.deebex.com/step/privacy.html

Screenshots

Walkabout3 screens
Steps Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Steps Counter at monthly against Walkabout's every 28 months. Steps Counter also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Walkabout's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Steps Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Steps Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steps Counter has 291 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 64% of Steps Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walkabout ships an update every 28 months, Steps Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Walkabout versus Steps Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkaboutSteps Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21 ratings)4.6 (291 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21291 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KieferDeebex Tech Ltd.

Customer experience

Walkabout

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

Steps Counter

All ratings285 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Walkabout

One-time1
  • Remove the ADs$0.99
1 purchases

Steps Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Walkabout free?
Walkabout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Counter free?
Steps Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walkabout or Steps Counter?
Steps Counter is rated higher. Walkabout averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Steps Counter averages 4.6 from 291 ratings.
Do Walkabout or Steps Counter have ads?
Both Walkabout and Steps Counter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Walkabout or Steps Counter?
Walkabout ships an update every 28 months, and Steps Counter monthly. Most recently, Walkabout was updated on October 23, 2026 and Steps Counter on October 24, 2026.

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