# Walking & Weight Loss Tracker vs Virtual Walking

The clearest difference is rating: Virtual Walking at 4.0 against Walking & Weight Loss Tracker's 3.2. Virtual Walking also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Walking & Weight Loss Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 9). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking & Weight Loss Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Virtual Walking asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Walking holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walking & Weight Loss Tracker has 1.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Walking & Weight Loss Tracker ships an update monthly, Virtual Walking every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking & Weight Loss Tracker | Virtual Walking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-and-weight-loss-tracker/id1570417735/reviews) | **[4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Extramile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698355411) | [Garuda Development UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676732666) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking & Weight Loss Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-and-weight-loss-tracker/id1570417735)

This app helps you track your daily steps and build a consistent walking routine. It offers tools to monitor progress, learn about walking's health benefits, and analyze performance to achieve fitness goals. Suitable for beginners and experienced walkers alike.

**Highlights:** Step counter and tracker, Personal training plan guidance, Performance analysis and stats improvement, Health and walking information, Integration with HealthKit and Apple Watch

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Training Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Personal Training Plan | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Personal Training Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Personal Training Plan | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good workout experience
- 💡 Customized plans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step tracking
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Overcharging and hidden fees

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and lack of transparency
- Unresponsive customer support

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync with fitness trackers
- More detailed progress tracking
- Clearer subscription management


### 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 Walking & Weight Loss Tracker free?

Walking & Weight Loss Tracker 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, Walking & Weight Loss Tracker or Virtual Walking?

Virtual Walking is rated higher. Walking & Weight Loss Tracker averages 3.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Virtual Walking averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Walking & Weight Loss Tracker or Virtual Walking have ads?

Walking & Weight Loss Tracker shows ads; Virtual Walking does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walking & Weight Loss Tracker or Virtual Walking?

Walking & Weight Loss Tracker ships an update monthly, and Virtual Walking every 8 days. Most recently, Walking & Weight Loss Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Virtual Walking on October 20, 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.*