# Steps vs Walkr

The clearest difference is rating: Walkr at 5.0 against Steps's 4.0. Walkr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Steps's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Walkr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Walkr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Steps ships an update monthly, Walkr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steps | Walkr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkr-stepsunlock/id6774936812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Fox Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/592649443) | [Renato Van Erven](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772532714) |

## What reviewers say

### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pocket-pedometer-lite/id837739201)

Easily track your daily and weekly step counts with this pedometer app. Set a daily goal and monitor your progress. Share your achievements on social media.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Daily goal setting, Weekly step count, Social sharing, iPhone 5s compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Walkr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkr-stepsunlock/id6774936812)

This app helps you stay active by tracking your daily steps, distance, calories, and active minutes. It offers customizable goals and clear progress tracking, with all data stored locally for privacy. An optional Pro version removes ads and adds advanced insights.

**Highlights:** Daily step tracking, Customizable daily step goals, Activity insights and history, Distance and calorie estimates, Walking streak tracking, Goal reached notifications, Light and dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepsApp Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steps free?

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

### Is Walkr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Steps or Walkr?

Walkr is rated higher. Steps averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Walkr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Steps or Walkr have ads?

Steps shows ads; Walkr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Steps or Walkr?

Steps ships an update monthly, and Walkr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Steps was updated on September 30, 2026 and Walkr on October 12, 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.*