Comparison

Stepz vs WALK

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

Head to head
About

Stepz

This app automatically tracks your daily steps using your device's motion coprocessor, conserving battery life. It provides detailed activity overviews, allows goal setting, and integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness picture. Your data is stored privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Automatic step recording
  • Low battery drain
  • Apple Health integration
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Distance calculation
  • Floors climbed tracking
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Stepz is a convenient step counter app that leverages the clever Apple Motion Coprocessor which collects your motion data automatically in the background while saving battery life. This simple pedometer app has been specifically developed for the iPhone and Apple Watch. Do you move enough throughout the day? Learn more about your daily activity and get fit by reaching your step goal! To provide you with a complete overview of your fitness progress, Stepz can import all your past steps from the Apple Health app. Stepz respects your privacy: all your personal fitness data is stored internally on your device and never shared via a network connection without your explicit consent. * Featured by Apple on the App Store Home Page under Best New Apps in 22 countries (April 2015) * * FEATURES * - Full Apple Health integration - Automatically records your steps - Very accurate and no GPS needed - Runs in the background with very low battery drain - Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and hourly step values - Distance calculation - Set your daily step goal - Shows floors climbed - Apple Watch app with clever data syncing - Connect with your friends * PREMIUM FEATURES * - iOS Today Widget for Notification Center - App icon badge shows your step count * USER REVIEWS * "Now that I have got this Stepz app I have stopped looking for any other system it is the very best to keep me on track.You have to try it once tried there is no looking back." (Sep 2018) "I love this app. It is just the tool I needed for motivation to walk more. Thanks. Keep up the good work." (Jul 2018) "Love love this step app. I've tried a couple others and read the reviews for STEPZ......decided to try "just 1 more". It's the best one I've tried! Love the calorie counting on this one too. Even the health one that comes with the iPhone doesn't compare to this one. Thank you!" (Nov 2017) ------------ SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=839671656 Privacy policy: https://bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=839671656 We are constantly improving our apps and would love to hear your suggestions, help us develop the best app available in the store! If you have found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature, email us at: stepz@bendingspoons.com

About

WALK

This app helps you increase your daily steps with customizable home and lock screen widgets. It offers guided walking rituals, motivating quests, and team challenges to make staying active fun and engaging. Enjoy a simple, beautiful interface focused on your movement goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable home and lock screen widgets
  • Guided walking rituals and meditations
  • Daily step goals with point system
  • Team challenges and community features
  • Automatic step counting
  • Weather-integrated walking conditions
Features
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WALK is your beautiful step tracker that makes staying active effortless and fun. See your daily steps in stunning, customizable widgets on your home and lock screen. No opening the app required. GLANCEABLE WIDGETS Check your progress instantly without opening the app. See your steps beautifully displayed right on your home and lock screen: - Clear daily progress displays - Live step counts on your home screen - Lock screen widgets for quick checks - Weather-integrated walking conditions - Multiple widget styles and sizes DAILY RITUALS Start each day with purposeful walks designed to energize your routine. Build the power of ritual and deepen your connection with movement: - Thinking Walk - Clear your mind (10 min) - Walking Meditation - Find your calm (10 min) - Nature Connection Walk - Ground yourself outdoors (15 min) - Sunset Gratitude Walk - End your day mindfully (15 min) - Family & Friends Walk Time - Connect while you move (15 min) QUESTS & POINTS Make every step count with challenges that keep you motivated. Complete quests to earn points, maintain your streak, and push yourself to new milestones: - Complete daily step goals to earn points - Activate Power Hours for double points - Track your streak and watch it grow - Challenge yourself with special walking quests - Compete with yourself to keep improving TEAMS Walking is better together. Create or join teams with your community, coworkers, family, and friends: - Build a company wellness program - Start a neighborhood walking group - Connect with family across distances - Create friendly competition with colleagues - Share progress and encourage each other - Walk together, even when apart Why WALK? Unlike cluttered fitness apps, WALK focuses on what matters: making it delightfully simple to track and increase your daily steps. With beautiful design, motivating rituals, fun quests, and community support, you'll actually want to walk more. Features at a Glance: - Automatic step counting (no manual tracking) - Gorgeous, customizable widgets - Daily step goals with smart tracking - Weather conditions for optimal walking - Curated walking rituals and meditations - Points system with streaks - Team challenges and community features - Clean, intuitive interface - Privacy-focused (your data stays yours) Perfect for: - Anyone wanting to walk more daily - People who love beautiful app design - Those seeking mindful movement practices - Competitive walkers chasing goals - Teams and organizations promoting wellness - Families staying connected through movement - Anyone who wants steps visible at a glance Download WALK and transform your relationship with walking. Every step is progress. Read more terms & conditions: Terms of Use: https://www.walklongevity.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.walklongevity.com/privacy

Screenshots

Stepz4 screens
WALK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: WALK at free with in-app purchases against Stepz's subscription. WALK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Stepz's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 14) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, 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. Stepz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and WALK sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WALK holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stepz has 33K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Stepz's written reviews are positive against 100% of WALK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stepz ships an update weekly, WALK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stepz versus WALK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepzWALK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33K ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K — better14
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB138 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Brisk Longevity, LLC

Customer experience

Stepz

All ratings32,553 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews2,463 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative18.0%

WALK

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Stepz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not accurately recorded
  • Data loss and sync issues
  • Crashes and freezes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to set custom stride length
  • Improve data sync and history tracking
  • Add more detailed analytics and insights
  • Provide a one-time purchase option

WALK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Stepz

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Prime with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro with Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • Bundle Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Bundle Subscription7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly - Free Trial7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle - Free Trial7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Bundle$6.997 Days
One-time1
  • Stepz PRO$0.99
6 purchases

WALK

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (3 Months)$9.993 Months
Show 3 more
  • Premium (1 year)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Premium (6 Months)$19.996 Months
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Stepz free?
Stepz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WALK free?
WALK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stepz or WALK?
WALK is rated higher. Stepz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while WALK averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Stepz or WALK have ads?
Stepz shows ads; WALK does not.
Which is updated more often, Stepz or WALK?
Stepz ships an update weekly, and WALK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stepz was updated on October 31, 2026 and WALK on October 24, 2026.

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