# Remote Walk vs Virtual Active Roam

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Active Roam at 4.7 against Remote Walk's 4.1. Virtual Active Roam also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). Remote Walk's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Walk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Virtual Active Roam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Active Roam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Remote Walk's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Active Roam's.

Remote Walk ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Walk | Virtual Active Roam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-walk-virtual-walking/id1446750501/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoamPath, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442331311) | [Virtual Active Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523898267) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Walk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-walk-virtual-walking/id1446750501)

Transform your local walks into virtual explorations of famous cities. Discover landmarks and learn about them as you track your fitness progress. Enjoy an engaging way to stay active and motivated.

**Highlights:** Virtual city exploration, Landmark discovery and narration, Real-time fitness statistics, Street view integration, Lock screen widget, Walk history and saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | one-time |


### Virtual Active Roam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265)

Experience immersive cardio workouts with breathtaking global scenery and guided coaching. Explore iconic locations from your home equipment, enjoying cinematic visuals and smooth motion. Choose between guided tours or simply enjoy the view to enhance your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Immersive global scenery, Guided coaching tours, Treadmill, bike, elliptical compatible, Cinema quality visuals, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, 7-day free trial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Active Roam Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Active Roam Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Walk free?

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

### Is Virtual Active Roam free?

Virtual Active Roam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Walk or Virtual Active Roam?

Virtual Active Roam is rated higher. Remote Walk averages 4.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Virtual Active Roam averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Remote Walk or Virtual Active Roam have ads?

Neither Remote Walk nor Virtual Active Roam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Walk or Virtual Active Roam?

Remote Walk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. Most recently, Remote Walk was updated on June 10, 2026 and Virtual Active Roam on August 24, 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.*