Comparison

Determination Martial Arts vs EkiWalk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Determination Martial Arts

Features
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Welcome to Determination Martial Arts! Through our app you can manage your account, register for classes, and sign up for special events. You'll also be able to see and reference special announcements, holiday closures, and other notifications without having to search through your email.

About

EkiWalk

Turn your daily walks into a virtual railway adventure across Tokyo's Chūō Line. Collect unique postcards from each station and discover attractions as you progress on your 49km journey. Gamify your fitness routine and explore the city from your phone.

Highlights
  • Virtual railway journey across Tokyo
  • Collect station postcards
  • Real-time step tracking
  • Discover station attractions
  • Progress monitoring
  • Station arrival notifications
Features
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Transform your daily steps into an epic railway journey across Japan. EkiWalk turns walking into an adventure along real Japanese train routes — from bustling city lines like Tokyo's Yamanote and Chūō lines to long-distance Shinkansen journeys spanning hundreds of kilometers. Every step you take moves you forward, station by station, toward your destination. CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE Pick from a growing roster of real Japanese rail lines, from short urban routes to legendary bullet train lines like the Tōkaidō and Tōhoku Shinkansen. Switch routes anytime to start a new journey. COLLECT STATION POSTCARDS Unlock beautiful eki postcards as you reach each station along your route. Discover the character of each stop through custom-designed photographic postcards. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Real-time step tracking powered by Apple Health • Distance display in kilometers or miles • Visual journey map showing your current position • Daily progress monitoring • Estimated arrival dates based on your pace JOURNEY BUDDY Optionally share your progress with a friend and follow along on each other's journeys. DISCOVER JAPAN Learn about attractions, transfer lines, and points of interest at each station along the way. It's like taking a virtual tour of Japan's rail network while staying active. Note: Requires iOS 17.6 or later. HealthKit integration requires permission to access step count data.

Screenshots

Determination Martial Arts4 screens
EkiWalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EkiWalk at every 11 days against Determination Martial Arts's every 26 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Determination Martial Arts ships an update every 26 months, EkiWalk every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Determination Martial Arts versus EkiWalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDetermination Martial ArtsEkiWalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDetermination Martial ArtsMatthew Amster-Burton

In-app purchases

None

Determination Martial Arts

No in-app purchases

None

EkiWalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Determination Martial Arts free?
Determination Martial Arts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EkiWalk free?
EkiWalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Determination Martial Arts or EkiWalk have ads?
Neither Determination Martial Arts nor EkiWalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Determination Martial Arts or EkiWalk?
Determination Martial Arts ships an update every 26 months, and EkiWalk every 11 days. Most recently, Determination Martial Arts was updated on November 3, 2026 and EkiWalk on October 30, 2026.

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