# IPPS vs Wanderwalks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wanderwalks at 100% against IPPS's 7%. Wanderwalks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). IPPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (262 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wanderwalks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. IPPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wanderwalks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IPPS has 262 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of IPPS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wanderwalks's.

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, Wanderwalks every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPPS | Wanderwalks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipps-a-launch-platform/id1555325361/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderwalks-walk-map-journal/id6772680527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **262** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 211 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRADOC Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/960437358) | [Ryan Frank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896426937) |

## What reviewers say

### IPPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipps-a-launch-platform/id1555325361)

This application offers soldiers a streamlined portal to access the DMDC My Access Center. It simplifies the process by providing a direct push button for DS Logon sign-on.

**Highlights:** Access DMDC My Access Center, DS Logon integration, User-friendly interface, Direct sign-on button

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Mobile leave submission capability
- ✅ Recent updates improving functionality
- 👁️ Ability to view STP and promotion points
- 🔐 Security features implemented
- ⚡ Convenient phone-based access to records

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🌐 Functions as webpage wrapper, not true app
- 🔐 Complex authentication and certificate installation
- 📵 Poor mobile optimization and display
- ⏱️ Slow performance and timeouts

**Reported bugs**

- Certificate download returns 404 error
- Two-factor authentication fails repeatedly
- DS Logon authentication broken
- App logs out immediately after login
- Safari security warnings block access

**Requested features**

- True native app instead of webpage wrapper
- HR.IPPSA access for PAR processing
- Soldier Talent Profile (STP) full access
- PPW (Pay Per Work) visibility for soldiers
- Printable leave forms with form numbers and signature lines


### Wanderwalks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wanderwalks-walk-map-journal/id6772680527)

This app helps you capture and analyze thoughts while walking. It tracks your route, distance, and steps, and allows you to record voice notes that are transcribed for later review. An AI assistant can summarize your ideas and create notes or to-dos.

**Highlights:** Route and distance tracking, Step counting, Voice note recording, Automatic transcription, AI-powered summarization, To-do list generation, Workout and streak tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wanderwalks Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPPS free?

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

### Is Wanderwalks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPPS or Wanderwalks?

Wanderwalks is rated higher. IPPS averages 1.5 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Wanderwalks averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do IPPS or Wanderwalks have ads?

Neither IPPS nor Wanderwalks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPPS or Wanderwalks?

IPPS ships an update every 7 months, and Wanderwalks every 2 weeks. Most recently, IPPS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wanderwalks on October 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.*