Walking Locus vs Green Steps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Walking Locus
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Walking Locus Functional Description You can record and save (route, distance, time) of movement such as walking and jogging in one day units, and play back later. The full text of Functional Description is here ( http://ysnbisgk.life.coocan.jp/walkinglocusplus.html ) *** please note *** This app works on iOS 11.0 and above. When you start up for the first time, please enable "Use location service". If you do not allow it, the application will end. Also, turn on "Motion and Fitness" for the pedometer. In the case of WalkRecord Plus, please turn on this app in iCloud of the device to save the data in iCloud. ● App description It is an application that displays the movement track using GPS. The route you walked and moved is recorded with a pin, and it moves at set distance intervals. The time and distance traveled from the recording start point at each point, latitude , longitude and altitude are displayed at the top of the screen. There is also a pedometer function that records the number of steps taken and distance and displays them on the screen. When you click on any pin, the time when the point passes and the distance from the recording start point will be displayed as pin information. The distance between movement points shows the straight line distance between GPS points, and the movement distance within the set interval is not counted. if GPS cannot be detected, you may not be able to update the pin, but since distance measurement is automatically restarted from the point where GPS is caught again. ● Function and operation(extract) The main button functions and operations are as follows. ・ Record / Stop button Click the [Record / Stop] button to start the location information service (recording), and click it again to stop the location information service. ・ [Setting] button ① Setting the map type You can switch between standard map and satellite map. ② Address display setting If you tap any point on the map with the address display ON, the zip code and address of that point will be displayed. ③ Pin color setting You can choose the pin color (default: red) from 10 colors as needed. ④Pin recording interval setting Display pins at distance intervals of 50m, 100m, 200m, 500m It is also possible to record the pin recording interval by time, 30 seconds, or 1 minute. ⑤ Automatic recording stop setting After starting recording, you can set and record 1H and 2H time to prevent forgetting to press the recording stop button. This will automatically stop recording after the set time to prevent battery drain ⑥ Speed limit setting If you set a maximum speed (km / h) when moving and exceed this speed limit, you will be notified with a chime. ・ [Reset/Clear] button Clear the distance meter to your current position to zero The recording time from the recording start point can also be cleared to zero. You can clear the pedometer data (step count and walking distance) to zero. ・ [Playback / delete] button You can play the recorded data and delete the recorded data by date by selecting the date. If you select "all" at the top and select "Delete", all the saved data will be deleted. Select "Location list" to display a list of registered sites that have been registered so far. ・[Record shaped] button Lists the number of days and pins saved on the title and the date saved in iCloud. ・ Save to iCloud: Upload and save all the data in the app to iCloud ・ Restore from iCloud: Download all data in iCloud and restore in the app This allows you to share data between iOS devices via iCloud and take over the data when you change devices ・ Pin distance measurement Select any two pins to see the distance between them ・ Label at the top of the screen Displays the latitude, longitude and altitude of the current position (pin position) Displays the distance and time from the recording start point to the current location The total distance traveled on the day, the number of steps taken, and the walking distance are displayed.
Green Steps
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GreenSteps Make Every Step Count for the Planet GreenSteps is a mobile application that transforms your daily walking activity into measurable environmental impact. Track your steps and clearly see how every move contributes to a healthier and more sustainable planet. KEY FEATURES Step Tracking Easily record and monitor your daily activity. View your step count, track your progress, and see how close you are to reaching your daily goals. Carbon Savings See how much CO₂ you save by choosing to walk. Every step is converted into clear and understandable environmental data. Daily Streaks Stay motivated by maintaining daily activity streaks. Be active every day and build long-lasting habits. Water Tracking Track your daily water intake and hydration goals to support a healthier lifestyle. Badges and Achievements Earn rewards as you reach important milestones. Early Bird: Walk 5,000 steps in a day Step Master: Walk 10,000 steps in a day On Fire: Maintain a 7-day activity streak Eco Warrior: Save 1 kg of CO₂ Carbon Hero: Save 5 kg of CO₂ Hydration King: Drink 8 glasses of water in a day Daily Challenges New challenges are available every day to keep you motivated and engaged. Push your limits and stay consistent. Impact Equivalents Understand what your carbon savings mean in real life. For example, your impact may be equivalent to removing a car from the road. Activity Statistics Review your daily, weekly, and monthly activity data to analyze your progress over time. HOW IT WORKS Download and open the app Sign up quickly using your email Log your daily steps Track your carbon savings and activity streaks Set your own daily goals Earn achievements and build sustainable habits WHO IS IT FOR GreenSteps is designed for anyone who wants to make a positive impact. People focused on a healthy lifestyle Environmentally conscious individuals Users looking for daily motivation People who care about sustainability and social responsibility OUR MISSION The mission of GreenSteps is to show that every step has value and to encourage individuals to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. In the fight against climate change, every action matters. Remember: Every step matters. Every step creates impact.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Green Steps at none against Walking Locus's shown. Walking Locus's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Walking Locus | Green Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshinobu Ishigaki | Mehmet Taha Kocal |
In-app purchases
Walking Locus
No in-app purchases
Green Steps
No in-app purchases









