# WalkRecord vs Jwalking

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WalkRecord at 50% against Jwalking's 0%. WalkRecord also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Jwalking's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WalkRecord | Jwalking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshinobu Ishigaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266177182) | [株式会社スコープ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559489533) |

## What reviewers say

### WalkRecord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkrecord/id1266177183)

Record and replay your walks, jogs, or travels with detailed route mapping. Track distance, time, altitude, and steps. Customize map views, pin colors, and recording intervals for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Record and replay movement paths, Track distance, time, and altitude, Step counter and walking distance, Customizable map types and pin colors, Adjustable pin recording intervals, Automatic recording stop settings, Speed limit alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jwalking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jwalking/id1566139493)

Explore Japan's paths and roads while learning about local culture, history, and food. Participate in events, follow virtual courses using your step count, and earn digital completion certificates.

**Highlights:** Explore Japanese paths and roads, Learn about local culture and history, Participate in event courses, Follow virtual walking courses, Track progress with step count, Earn digital completion certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WalkRecord free?

WalkRecord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jwalking free?

Jwalking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do WalkRecord or Jwalking have ads?

WalkRecord shows ads; Jwalking does not.

### Which is updated more often, WalkRecord or Jwalking?

WalkRecord ships an update every 2 months, and Jwalking every 2 months. Most recently, WalkRecord was updated on September 17, 2026 and Jwalking on September 20, 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.*