Comparison

Go Paddling vs Walk Tracker Map

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

Head to head
About

Go Paddling

Discover over 25,000 paddling locations for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Find nearby spots, read comments from other users, and contribute new locations or information. Plan your next adventure on the water with this comprehensive guide.

Highlights
  • 25,000+ paddling locations
  • Find nearby launch sites
  • User comments and trip reports
  • Add new locations
  • Update existing information
  • Supports kayak, canoe, and SUP
Features
Read full description

Loaded with over 25,000 paddling locations for kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddling, Go Paddling (formerly Launch Sites) provides an easy way to find a great place to paddle nearly anywhere. Whether you have a kayak, canoe or paddleboard (SUP) you can find a place to get on the water with this app. Browse maps nearby to find great places to paddle near you. Locations include comments from other paddlers plus trip reports from fellow paddlers Add new paddling locations or new information about existing locations. Go Paddling is completely free.

About

Walk Tracker Map

Track your walks with real-time speed, distance, and calories burned. This free, ad-free app offers GPS route saving and offline mode, making it easy to monitor progress without any sign-ups or hidden fees.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed, distance, and duration tracking
  • GPS route saving and mapping
  • Calories burned estimation
  • Offline mode functionality
  • Lightweight and battery-friendly design
  • No ads or sign-ups required
Features
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Track Your Walks for Free – No Ads, No Login! Looking for the best free walking app with no ads, no login, and no hidden fees? Track your walks effortlessly with real-time speed, distance, calories burned, and duration. Whether you’re a casual stroller or a power walker, this lightweight and easy-to-use app gives you everything you need to stay on track. Why Walkers Love This App? • Completely Free – No subscriptions, no paywalls. • No Ads, No Sign-ups – Just open the app and start walking. • Real-Time Tracking – Get accurate speed, distance, and duration. • GPS Route Saving – Review your walks and track your progress. • Calories Burned Estimation – Stay on top of your fitness goals. • Lightweight & Battery-Friendly – Won’t drain your phone. • Offline Mode – Works without an internet connection. Real-Time Walking Stats • Speed & Pace Tracking – Monitor your performance live. • Distance & Duration – Know exactly how far and how long you’ve walked. • Calorie Calculator – Estimate calories burned based on your weight and activity. Save & Analyze Your Walks • GPS Route Mapping – See your walking path on the map. • Walk History & Stats – Track improvements over time. • Personal Bests & Milestones – Stay motivated with progress tracking. No Accounts, No Hassle Forget sign-ups, logins, and annoying pop-ups. This app is designed for simplicity and speed – just tap and walk! Who Is This For? • Casual Walkers – Keep track of your daily steps effortlessly. • Fitness Enthusiasts – Stay motivated with calorie tracking and progress reports. • Hikers & Explorers – Save and review your walking routes. • Anyone Who Hates Ads – Enjoy a completely ad-free experience! Lightweight & Battery-Friendly Unlike other walking apps that drain your battery, this app is optimized for low power consumption so you can walk longer without worrying. Track Your Walks for Free – No Ads, No Login! Looking for the best free walking app with no ads, no login, and no hidden fees? Track your walks effortlessly with real-time speed, distance, calories burned, and duration. Whether you’re a casual stroller or a power walker, this lightweight and easy-to-use app gives you everything you need to stay on track. Why Walkers Love This App • Completely Free – No subscriptions, no paywalls. • No Ads, No Sign-ups – Just open the app and start walking. • Real-Time Tracking – Get accurate speed, distance, and duration. • GPS Route Saving – Review your walks and track your progress. • Calories Burned Estimation – Stay on top of your fitness goals. • Lightweight & Battery-Friendly – Won’t drain your phone. • Offline Mode – Works without an internet connection. Real-Time Walking Stats • Speed & Pace Tracking – Monitor your performance live. • Distance & Duration – Know exactly how far and how long you’ve walked. • Calorie Calculator – Estimate calories burned based on your weight and activity. Save & Analyze Your Walks • GPS Route Mapping – See your walking path on the map. • Walk History & Stats – Track improvements over time. • Personal Bests & Milestones – Stay motivated with progress tracking. No Accounts, No Hassle Forget sign-ups, logins, and annoying pop-ups. This app is designed for simplicity and speed – just tap and walk! Who Is This For? • Casual Walkers – Keep track of your daily steps effortlessly. • Fitness Enthusiasts – Stay motivated with calorie tracking and progress reports. • Hikers & Explorers – Save and review your walking routes. • Anyone Who Hates Ads – Enjoy a completely ad-free experience! Lightweight & Battery-Friendly Unlike other walking apps that drain your battery, this app is optimized for low power consumption so you can walk longer without worrying. Download Now & Start Walking! Join thousands of walkers who have switched to a simple, powerful, and distraction-free walking experience. No ads. No sign-ups. Just walk. Download now and take your walks to the next level!

Screenshots

Go Paddling4 screens
Walk Tracker Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go Paddling at 48% against Walk Tracker Map's 0%. Go Paddling also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (208 vs 6). Walk Tracker Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Go Paddling holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Paddling has 208 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Go Paddling's written reviews are positive against 0% of Walk Tracker Map's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Go Paddling versus Walk Tracker Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo PaddlingWalk Tracker Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (208 ratings) — better2.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings208 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerticalScope Inc.Ivan Gonzalez

Customer experience

Go Paddling

All ratings208 ratings
Positive63.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive48.2%
Neutral16.3%
Negative35.5%

Walk Tracker Map

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Go Paddling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with submitting new locations and photos
  • App crashing when trying to access location details
  • Incorrect or missing information for some launch sites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to plan routes and calculate distance/time
  • Implement filters to search by water type, difficulty, and amenities
  • Allow users to mark locations as visited and leave detailed reviews

Walk Tracker Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Go Paddling

No in-app purchases

None

Walk Tracker Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Go Paddling free?
Go Paddling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Walk Tracker Map free?
Walk Tracker Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Go Paddling or Walk Tracker Map?
Go Paddling is rated higher. Go Paddling averages 3.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Walk Tracker Map averages 2.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Go Paddling or Walk Tracker Map have ads?
Go Paddling shows ads; Walk Tracker Map does not.

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