# Walking Meditations vs HeartMath

The clearest difference is price: HeartMath at Free against Walking Meditations's $1.99. HeartMath also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). Walking Meditations's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HeartMath is free to download; Walking Meditations costs $1.99 up front. HeartMath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.00 per year. Walking Meditations asks for nothing beyond the download.

HeartMath holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeartMath has 4.8K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Walking Meditations's written reviews are positive against 74% of HeartMath's.

Walking Meditations ships an update every 15 months, HeartMath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Meditations | HeartMath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-meditations/id412648679/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **74.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meditation Oasis](https://appshunter.io/developer/347419011) | [HeartMath Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482739914) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking Meditations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-meditations/id412648679)

Experience the profound benefits of meditation while walking. This app guides you to be present with your body and surroundings, making meditation accessible even for those who find sitting still challenging. Integrate mindfulness into your daily activities and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Introduction to walking meditation, Three guided walking meditations, Diary for insights and experiences, Health app integration for mindful minutes, Focus on presence, body, and senses

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧘‍♀️ Revolutionized walking experience
- 🧘‍♂️ Perfect ADHD meditation help
- 🌳 Transforms nature walks
- 🎧 Great with open ear headphones
- 😌 Refreshed after use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗣️ Repetitive narration
- 🎧 Difficult to hear near traffic
- 🗣️ Narrator's voice is the worst
- 🗣️ Terrible and annoying voice
- 🤔 No controls

**Reported bugs**

- Diary function does not work
- Diary does not save anything

**Requested features**

- More than three meditations
- More than one voice choice
- Fix diary function
- Add music option
- Add more controls


### HeartMath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heartmath/id6446414998)

Manage stress, improve focus, and enhance emotional well-being with real-time heart-brain coherence feedback. Explore guided sessions and practices based on over 30 years of research to achieve greater calm and balance.

**Highlights:** Real-time HRV coherence feedback, Guided coherence training, Research-supported techniques, Guided meditations and courses, Progress tracking, Stress management and emotional balance support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeartMath Premium | $79.00 | per year |
| HeartMath Premium | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge improvement over previous app
- 👍 Easy to use and highly recommended
- 💡 Loaded with HeartMath techniques and courses
- 👍 Powerful tool for nervous system balance and anxiety reduction
- 👍 Helps achieve a better mental state

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with sensor
- 🐛 Sensor not compatible with older devices
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on newer devices
- 🐛 Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- 🐛 Disruptive screen sleep behavior during sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Sensor connection issues on newer devices
- App crashes and freezes on iPhone 16 Pro
- Inaccurate heart rate and coherence readings
- Screen sleep behavior disrupting sessions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow playing music/sounds during sessions
- Provide audio feedback on coherence levels
- Add session history customization and details
- Improve sensor compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Meditations free?

Walking Meditations costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeartMath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walking Meditations or HeartMath?

HeartMath is rated higher. Walking Meditations averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while HeartMath averages 4.9 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Walking Meditations or HeartMath have ads?

Neither Walking Meditations nor HeartMath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Meditations or HeartMath?

Walking Meditations ships an update every 15 months, and HeartMath every 3 weeks. Most recently, Walking Meditations was updated on November 13, 2026 and HeartMath on November 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.*