# Walk to Unlock vs Virtual Walking

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Walking at none against Walk to Unlock's 5. Virtual Walking also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Walk to Unlock's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walk to Unlock sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Virtual Walking asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walk to Unlock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walk to Unlock has 2.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Walk to Unlock ships an update weekly, Virtual Walking every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walk to Unlock | Virtual Walking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-to-unlock-walk-lock/id1423009524/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FunApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360271803) | [Garuda Development UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676732666) |

## What reviewers say

### Walk to Unlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-to-unlock-walk-lock/id1423009524)

This app helps you track your daily steps, analyze your progress through calories, distance, and time, and monitor your weight loss journey. It also offers weather predictions and GPS services for outdoor walks, with optional friend tracking for safety.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie analysis, Distance and time tracking, BMI calculation, Weight loss goals, Weather prediction, GPS tracking, Friend tracking notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker monthly pack | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking tracker weekly pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Walking tracker yearly pack | $39.99 | per year |
| Walking tracker Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivates activity
- 📊 Provides useful stats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive upselling
- 🔍 Difficult data entry
- 🔌 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening or loading
- Incorrect distance and calorie tracking
- Profile settings not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to track daily/weekly progress
- Option to switch between metric and imperial units
- More customization options for goals and tracking


### Virtual Walking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705)

This app encourages physical activity by letting you virtually explore cities and set step goals. Track your progress, compete with others, and learn about new places as you walk.

**Highlights:** Set daily/weekly step goals, Track progress and monitor activity, Compete with other users in groups, Unlock city sightseeing attractions, Learn about city landmarks, Uses HealthKit API for step tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walk to Unlock free?

Walk to Unlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Walking free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walk to Unlock or Virtual Walking?

Walk to Unlock is rated higher. Walk to Unlock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Virtual Walking averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Walk to Unlock or Virtual Walking have ads?

Neither Walk to Unlock nor Virtual Walking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walk to Unlock or Virtual Walking?

Walk to Unlock ships an update weekly, and Virtual Walking every 8 days. Most recently, Walk to Unlock was updated on October 11, 2026 and Virtual Walking on October 1, 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.*