Comparison

jS Walk 20 vs WALK

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

Head to head
About

jS Walk 20

This app encourages daily walking with a simple timer and progress monitor. It offers clear display screens, music controls, and safety features like an alarm and emergency contact options. Designed for ease of use, it helps you stay motivated to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • 20-minute daily walk timer
  • Progress monitoring
  • Gesture-based music controls
  • High-contrast, color-coded display
  • Adjustable read angle
  • Emergency alarm and contact features
  • Safe-mode for battery saving
Features
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Walking 20 mins a day can help improving your health and improve the chances of longer living. This is where jS Walk 20, an easy to use walk timer & monitor, comes in, to encourage you off your seat and to "just start walking! "Study: A 20-Minute Walk Every Day Could Save Your Life" - Sciencealert.com “A daily walk can add seven years to your life. Everyone should be doing at least between 20 and 25 minutes of walking a day" - independent.co.uk "Daily walk adds years to your life: Just 20 minutes a day is enough" - express.co.uk "Scientists recommend 20-minute daily walk to avoid premature death"- The Guardian Our simple timer starts you off with a 20 mins target during which you can monitor your progress with an easy to use interface. jS Walk 20 features sophisticated iPod features with gesture controls for ease of use. The built in safety features further enhance this great package that is tailor made to make you healthy. The walking display screens provide a super clear summary of your progress at a glance from any angle (perfect for when using an armband). Music controls have never been easier with intuitive tap or swipe gesture control. Features: - Big, Bold, High Contrast & Color coded Display. Customizable and easy to read in any condition. - Set any target 20 min or over as you advance with your daily walks. - Adjustable Read Angle is particularly suited for armband use and instant glance readability. - Advanced Music Gesture Controls provide complete control of your playlists/playback and complete the package to give you the ultimate, easy to use running/walking/jogging app. - Direct links to Workout stations & jS Playlist on Apple Music. - Safety features to aid in emergency situations: * Alarm function to draw attention of passersby. * Instant call emergency or a saved contact number. * SMS your run details and location to a saved contact. * Turn your iPhone to a side light when running at dusk or dark. Other Features: - Innovative, glance free, “safe-mode” which kicks in when you start walking, dims the screen and minimises battery drain. - A simple touch of the screen brings the screen to life, increasing the brightness for 20 seconds so it is readable in any light condition. - The duration, distance & pace screens each have a unique color for easy identification at a glance. Disclaimer: - jS Walk 20 can access the Health app to gather data, such as height & weight, in order to calculate calorie consumption more accurately. No data is used or shared with any third party for any other purposes. - Continued use of Pedometer running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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

jS Walk 204 screens
WALK4 screens

Verdict

The call

jS Walk 20 and WALK both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of WALK's written reviews are positive against 50% of jS Walk 20's. WALK also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 32 months). jS Walk 20's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (105 vs 14). On price, rating, ads 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. WALK sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. jS Walk 20 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for jS Walk 20 against 4.6 for WALK. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: jS Walk 20 has 105 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of jS Walk 20's written reviews are positive against 100% of WALK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jS Walk 20 ships an update every 32 months, WALK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
jS Walk 20 versus WALK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjS Walk 20WALK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (105 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings105 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCirculos GmbHBrisk Longevity, LLC

Customer experience

jS Walk 20

All ratings102 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

WALK

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

In-app purchases

None

jS Walk 20

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

WALK

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (3 Months)$9.993 Months
  • Premium (1 year)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Premium (6 Months)$19.996 Months

Questions

Is jS Walk 20 free?
jS Walk 20 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WALK free?
WALK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, jS Walk 20 or WALK?
WALK is rated higher. jS Walk 20 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while WALK averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do jS Walk 20 or WALK have ads?
Neither jS Walk 20 nor WALK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jS Walk 20 or WALK?
jS Walk 20 ships an update every 32 months, and WALK every 2 weeks. Most recently, jS Walk 20 was updated on November 2, 2026 and WALK on November 4, 2026.

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