# Map My Walk vs Sober Time

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Map My Walk at 486K against Sober Time's 43K. Map My Walk also leads on chart position (#118 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Walk sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Sober Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Map My Walk against 4.9 for Sober Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Walk has 486K ratings behind it against 43K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Map My Walk's written reviews are positive against 85% of Sober Time's.

Map My Walk ships an update fortnightly, Sober Time every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Walk | Sober Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (486K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492/reviews) | **[4.9 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **486K** | 43K |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **84.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Sociosoftware LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158895078) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Walk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app tracks your walks, runs, and other activities using GPS, providing detailed stats on pace, distance, and calories burned. It offers personalized coaching, challenges, and community features to help you stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for walks and activities, Real-time audio updates on pace and distance, Calorie and step tracking, Personalized Form Coaching for Garmin users, Walking challenges and community features, Syncs with wearables and health apps

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MVP Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year of MVP with 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| One Year of MVP with 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💡 Motivating features
- 👍 Helpful for fitness goals
- 👍 Efficient for daily walks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
- 🐛 Unreliable data recording
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Frustrating paid subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not recording properly
- Incorrect distance and time tracking
- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Unexpected app closures during use

**Requested features**

- Add support for more exercise types
- Improve syncing with other fitness apps
- Allow editing of recorded workouts
- Provide more detailed workout analytics
- Implement automatic pause/resume functionality


### Sober Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sober-time-sobriety-counter/id1158895079)

Track multiple addictions, set personal goals, and find motivation with daily messages. Connect with a supportive community forum and monitor your progress, including money saved. Personalize your experience with custom backgrounds and themes.

**Highlights:** Track multiple addictions, Set and customize goals, Daily motivational messages, Sober community forum, Personalize with backgrounds/icons, Track money saved, Relapse tracking with notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Helps track sobriety progress
- 📊 Provides detailed statistics and milestones
- 🙏 Offers motivational quotes and support
- 💰 Tracks money saved from not using
- 🤝 Connects with a supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads, especially for gambling
- 🚫 Limits on free features like journaling
- 🔁 Resets progress when reinstalling app

**Reported bugs**

- Login/account issues after device changes
- Inconsistent notification and reminder functionality

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets and displays
- Ability to track progress in more granular units
- Integration with other recovery apps and services
- Improved ad-free experience for premium users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Walk free?

Map My Walk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sober Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map My Walk or Sober Time?

Sober Time is rated higher. Map My Walk averages 4.8 out of 5 from 486K ratings, while Sober Time averages 4.9 from 43K ratings.

### Do Map My Walk or Sober Time have ads?

Both Map My Walk and Sober Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Walk or Sober Time?

Map My Walk ships an update fortnightly, and Sober Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Map My Walk was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sober Time on November 8, 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.*