Determination Martial Arts vs EkiWalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Determination Martial Arts
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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.
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.
- Virtual railway journey across Tokyo
- Collect station postcards
- Real-time step tracking
- Discover station attractions
- Progress monitoring
- Station arrival notifications
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Determination Martial Arts | EkiWalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Determination Martial Arts | Matthew Amster-Burton |
In-app purchases
Determination Martial Arts
No in-app purchases
EkiWalk
No in-app purchases
Questions
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