# Map My Walk vs Countdown  ‎

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map My Walk at 78% against Countdown  ‎'s 34%. Map My Walk also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (484K vs 11K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Walk sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Countdown  ‎ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Map My Walk holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Walk has 484K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Map My Walk's written reviews are positive against 34% of Countdown  ‎'s.

Map My Walk ships an update every 2 weeks, Countdown  ‎ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Walk | Countdown  ‎ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (484K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492/reviews)** | [3.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **484K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **78.5% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 172 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Sevenlogics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/346249545) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Walk

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

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps you track your walks, steps, pace, calories, and distance. It offers GPS mapping, progress insights, and community challenges to keep you motivated. It also provides personalized coaching tips for Garmin users to improve your walking technique.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking and route mapping, Step, pace, calorie, and distance tracking, Progress insights and goal setting, Syncs with wearables and health apps, Walking challenges and community features, Personalized Form Coaching for Garmin users

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| 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 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


### Countdown  ‎

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown/id424216726)

Visually track upcoming events with customizable countdowns. Set timers for vacations, concerts, or anniversaries using your own photos, music, and phrases. Share your progress with friends and family.

**Highlights:** iOS 16 Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Customizable Background Photos, Personalized Music & Fonts, Calendar Event Integration, Count Up from Past Events, Event Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Countdown Premium - 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Countdown Premium - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Backgrounds I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Countdown app with customization
- 🎨 Ability to use own photos
- ⏱️ Counts down in various units
- 🎉 Exciting for upcoming events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Resets countdown settings
- 📱 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Countdown not displaying correctly
- Widget not loading properly
- Purchased premium features not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to have multiple countdowns
- Option to repeat countdown events
- Countdown widget on home screen
- Improved sharing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Walk free?

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

### Is Countdown  ‎ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map My Walk or Countdown  ‎?

Map My Walk is rated higher. Map My Walk averages 4.8 out of 5 from 484K ratings, while Countdown  ‎ averages 3.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Map My Walk or Countdown  ‎ have ads?

Both Map My Walk and Countdown  ‎ show ads.

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

Map My Walk ships an update every 2 weeks, and Countdown  ‎ every 2 months. Most recently, Map My Walk was updated on October 14, 2026 and Countdown  ‎ on October 14, 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.*