Comparison

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker vs Argus

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

Head to head
About

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful fitness computer for tracking various outdoor activities. It offers detailed statistics, maps, and training plans, with optional advanced features available through an upgrade. Enjoy private and secure data storage, with options to share your progress.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking for multiple activities
  • Detailed stats, maps, and graphs
  • Configurable announcements and intervals
  • Heart rate and sensor tracking
  • Automatic stop detection
  • Live tracking and messaging
  • Training plans and workout analysis
Features
Read full description

Walkmeter is the most advanced application for walkers and hikers. Built for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and iCloud, it makes your iPhone a powerful fitness computer — with maps, graphs, splits, intervals, laps, announcements, zones, training plans and more. • Obsessively complete — Wired • Records a wealth of data — Macworld • Clean, easy-to-use — New York Times Experience core features and dependability for free, then upgrade to Elite to add advanced features. Powered by your iPhone • Tracks cycling, running, walking, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and more. • Swipe across the stopwatch to see pages of stats, maps, and graphs - completely configurable. • Analyze your workouts on your iPad, updated with your latest data using iCloud. Private & Secure • Your workout data is securely stored on your iPhone — years of workouts only take up the space of a few songs. • No user names or passwords are required. • Share workout data if you wish using email, Strava, MyFitnessPal, Twitter. • Live tracking is optional and only with friends you invite. • Optional iCloud backup is encrypted. Track • Track heart rate, bike speed, bike cadence, and bike power with sensors. • Track step cadence and steps. • Use your iPhone's barometric altimeter to measure ascent & descent. • Detect stops automatically. • View terrain and traffic maps with Google Maps. • Automatically record temperature and weather. Voice-Enabled • Use Siri to start, stop, lap, and ask for statistics. • Select from more than hundreds of configurable announcements including distance, time, speed, elevation, and heart rate. • Hear stats on-demand, or at time and distance intervals. Free Live-Tracking and Messaging • Automatically share your location, path, and statistics with family and friends. • Messages are automatically spoken to you with text-to-speech. Share • Share an online Workout Explorer for analyzing workouts. • Share by email, Twitter, Strava, or MyFitnessPal. • Use HealthKit to export or import your workouts in the Health app and to read heart rate and biometric data. • Share to your iPhone calendar and your online calendars. • Imports and exports GPX, TCX, FIT, KML, and CSV. Train • Analyze your split, interval, and zone performance. • Keep on track with configurable interval training, zones, and targets. • Compete against your previous workouts along a route. • Includes 5K, 10, half, and marathon running plans. • Design your own training plans. Apple Watch • Start, stop, lap and finish a workout all from the Apple Watch. • Includes beautiful gauge pages with zones. Elite includes a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account after confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Privacy: abvio.com/privacy Terms: abvio.com/terms

About

Argus

Track your steps, calories, sleep, and workouts all in one place. Compete with friends in fitness challenges to stay motivated and achieve your health goals. Log meals easily with photo recognition and barcode scanning.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Photo calorie counter
  • Sleep tracking with smart alarm
  • GPS activity tracking
  • Friend step challenges
  • Weight loss goal setting
Features
Read full description

Move more, eat smarter, and sleep better with Argus. Join over 10 million people using Argus — the all-in-one step tracker, calorie counter, and fitness challenge app that helps you stay active, lose weight, and build healthy habits. STEP TRACKER & PEDOMETER Count every step automatically with Argus' battery‑efficient pedometer. No setup, no extra devices needed. • Accurate step counting all day • Distance, calories burned, and active minutes • Daily and weekly step goals CHALLENGE FRIENDS Compete with friends, family, and coworkers in step challenges and fitness competitions. The challenge feature is what keeps millions of users coming back. • Create or join step challenges • Compete on leaderboards • Team challenges and group competitions • Walking challenges, workout challenges, and more CALORIE COUNTER Log meals in seconds using photo recognition. Snap a photo and Argus estimates calories and nutrition automatically. • Photo food recognition • Barcode scanner for packaged foods • Extensive food database SLEEP TRACKING Track sleep automatically using your phone — no watch needed. Get a sleep score each morning and wake up at the right time with the smart alarm. ACTIVITY TRACKER Track walks, runs, cycling, and hikes with GPS. View routes, pace, and calories burned. WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS Set weight goals and watch your progress. Argus combines steps, calories, sleep, and activity data so you can see what's working. WHY ARGUS? • All‑in‑one: steps, calories, sleep, weight, and workouts in one app • Social motivation: challenge friends and stay accountable • Trusted by 10M+ users worldwide • Works with Apple Health Subscription Details: - Choose from monthly ($9.99) or annual subscriptions ($29.99), offering 75% savings. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Please note: Continuous use of GPS running in the background can significantly reduce battery life. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.azumio.com/page/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker4 screens
Argus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker and Argus both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Argus's written reviews are positive against 65% of Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker's. Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Argus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Argus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 36K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker's written reviews are positive against 82% of Argus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker ships an update every 10 days, Argus monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker versus Argus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkmeter Walking GPS TrackerArgus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)4.9 (36K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.6% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K36K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB189 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbvio Inc.Azumio Inc.

Customer experience

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

All ratings13,590 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral8.2%
Negative27.3%

Argus

All ratings36,355 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews2,023 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 💡 Detailed statistics and history
  • 👍 Customizable features
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🤔 Confusing interface and settings

Argus

From 36K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Covers the basics
  • 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful challenges and social features
  • 👍 Good for tracking exercise, sleep, and intake

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Limited food database and inaccurate nutritional info
  • 💰 Premium features are overpriced
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data sharing

Bugs and requests

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Recorded distance/time inaccuracies
  • Syncing issues with Apple Health

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline map support
  • Interval training mode
  • Improved Apple Watch integration
  • More accurate elevation and pace tracking

Argus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not tracking properly
  • Syncing issues with Fitbit and other devices
  • Frequent app crashes, especially on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually enter micronutrients
  • Better integration with wearables and other apps
  • More customization options for tiles and dashboard
  • Improved reporting and historical data tracking

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Elite Upgrade$4.991 Month
  • Elite Upgrade5 variants$9.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade1 Year trial$14.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Elite Upgrade$14.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Elite Upgrade14 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Elite Upgrade5 variants$9.99
10 purchases

Argus

Subscriptions10
  • Azumio Premium$4.991 Month
  • Azumio Premium$8.991 Month
  • Azumio Premium$9.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Month
  • Azumio Premium$29.991 Year
  • Azumio Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker free?
Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Argus free?
Argus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker or Argus?
Argus is rated higher. Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Argus averages 4.9 from 36K ratings.
Do Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker or Argus have ads?
Both Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker and Argus show ads.
Which is updated more often, Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker or Argus?
Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker ships an update every 10 days, and Argus monthly. Most recently, Walkmeter Walking GPS Tracker was updated on October 28, 2026 and Argus on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons