# Map My Walk vs FutureTrove

The clearest difference is ads: FutureTrove at none against Map My Walk's shown. FutureTrove also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Map My Walk's advantage is ratings volume (481K vs 2) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 FutureTrove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FutureTrove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Walk has 481K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of FutureTrove's.

Map My Walk ships an update every 2 weeks, FutureTrove monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Walk | FutureTrove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (481K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futuretrove/id6758594579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **481K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [BRANDON EVERETT ROGERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873859004) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Walk

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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


### FutureTrove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futuretrove/id6758594579)

Capture your life's journey through short video or text updates for your future self. Lock away memories to revisit years later, offering a unique perspective without the pressure of daily journaling.

**Highlights:** Short video/text life updates, Lock entries until specific dates, Timeline view of memories, AI-powered annual recaps, Recording reminders, Secure cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Upload Plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Monthly Upload Plan | $14.99 | per year |
| Single Video Upload | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Walk free?

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

### Is FutureTrove free?

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

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

FutureTrove is rated higher. Map My Walk averages 4.8 out of 5 from 481K ratings, while FutureTrove averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Map My Walk shows ads; FutureTrove does not.

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

Map My Walk ships an update every 2 weeks, and FutureTrove monthly. Most recently, Map My Walk was updated on September 28, 2026 and FutureTrove on July 9, 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.*