# Remote Walk vs Virtual Walking

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Walking at none against Remote Walk's 1. Virtual Walking also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Remote Walk's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Walk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtual Walking asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Remote Walk against 4.0 for Virtual Walking. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 9 respectively.

Remote Walk ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Walking every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Walk | Virtual Walking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-walk-virtual-walking/id1446750501/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 201 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoamPath, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442331311) | [Garuda Development UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676732666) |

## 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 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 Remote Walk free?

Remote Walk 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, Remote Walk or Virtual Walking?

Remote Walk is rated higher. Remote Walk averages 4.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Virtual Walking averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Remote Walk or Virtual Walking have ads?

Neither Remote Walk nor Virtual Walking shows ads.

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

Remote Walk ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Walking every 8 days. Most recently, Remote Walk was updated on October 3, 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.*