Walking Locus Plus vs MyFreeStyle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Walking Locus Plus
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WalkRecord Plus 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.
MyFreeStyle
This app helps you achieve your goals by supporting habit integration and providing personalized guidance. It offers tips for nutrition, activity, and wellness, along with recipes and exercise recommendations. Track your progress and make sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Personalized goal setting
- Habit integration support
- Nutrition and activity tracking
- Diabetes-friendly recipes
- Customizable notifications
- Progress tracking
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The MyFreeStyle app syncs to your Libre apps’* historical glucose data to offer personalized nudges, that help you see how meals and activity may impact your glucose. The Libre app shows your glucose numbers in real time, while the MyFreeStyle app connects your historical glucose data to your daily habits, and helps you reflect on your choices, track progress, and build new routines. Together, they create a complete experience, supporting you every step of the way—from daily decisions to long-term progress. Personalized notifications: Get support based on your historical glucose data so you can learn what works for your body, celebrate your wins, and build routines that feel right for you. Goal setting: Choose goals that matter to you—like moving more, eating well, or managing weight—and see your daily and weekly progress, all in one place. Meal photo logging: Snap a photo of your food and get a breakdown of calories, carbs, and proteins in seconds to support your nutrition and weight goals. Activity insights: Your activity is automatically logged and connected with your historical glucose data, helping you see how activity supports your progress. Lifestyle tips for everyday moments: Get simple tips on food, activity, stress, and sleep—guided by your historical glucose patterns. The MyFreeStyle app is a general wellness application available for users of the FreeStyle Libre apps. It is intended for use by people with diabetes 18 years and older to support their healthy habit formation through personalized behavioral nudges focused on nutrition and physical activity that may help promote healthy lifestyle choices. The app is not intended for any individualized care, including professional nutrition advice, treatment decisions, and diabetes management. *The FreeStyle Libre systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the Support section of our website for more information about device compatibility before using the apps. Use of the FreeStyle Libre systems apps may require registration with LibreView.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MyFreeStyle at Free against Walking Locus Plus's $0.99. Walking Locus Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, 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
MyFreeStyle is free to download; Walking Locus Plus costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Walking Locus Plus ships an update every 2 months, MyFreeStyle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Walking Locus Plus | MyFreeStyle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshinobu Ishigaki | Abbott Labs |
In-app purchases
Walking Locus Plus
No in-app purchases
MyFreeStyle
No in-app purchases
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