# Walk the Distance vs Virtual Active Roam

The clearest difference is update cadence: Walk the Distance at every 10 days against Virtual Active Roam's every 4 months. Walk the Distance also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 14). Virtual Active Roam's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walk the Distance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Virtual Active Roam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Walk the Distance against 4.7 for Virtual Active Roam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walk the Distance has 1.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Walk the Distance's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Active Roam's.

Walk the Distance ships an update every 10 days, Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walk the Distance | Virtual Active Roam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-the-distance/id634548793/reviews)** | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Walk LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/634548796) | [Virtual Active Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523898267) |

## What reviewers say

### Walk the Distance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-the-distance/id634548793)

Turn your daily steps into an adventure by walking iconic trails virtually. Track your progress on real maps, unlock checkpoints, and compete with friends. Ideal for fitness goals, weight loss, or building a walking habit.

**Highlights:** Walk iconic virtual trails, Syncs with Apple Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Unlock real waypoints and landmarks, Compete with friends on leaderboards, Group step challenges, Corporate wellness programs

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Motivating and engaging
- 🌳 Informative about trail landmarks
- 👥 Ability to track friends' progress
- 💪 Keeps users active and walking
- 🌐 Virtual hiking experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss when upgrading devices
- 💰 Paid content required for full experience
- 🧭 Lacking satellite map view
- 📱 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🔄 Difficulty resuming previous walks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent iOS update
- Unable to create custom password

**Requested features**

- More trail options (e.g. PCT, Ireland, Australia)
- Ability to send messages to friends on the trail
- Elevation and weather information for trails
- Panoramic views of trail landmarks
- One-time purchase option for all trails


### Virtual Active Roam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265)

Experience immersive cardio workouts with breathtaking global scenery and guided coaching. Explore iconic locations from your home equipment, enjoying cinematic visuals and smooth motion. Choose between guided tours or simply enjoy the view to enhance your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Immersive global scenery, Guided coaching tours, Treadmill, bike, elliptical compatible, Cinema quality visuals, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, 7-day free trial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Active Roam Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Active Roam Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walk the Distance free?

Walk the Distance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Active Roam free?

Virtual Active Roam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walk the Distance or Virtual Active Roam?

Walk the Distance is rated higher. Walk the Distance averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Virtual Active Roam averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Walk the Distance or Virtual Active Roam have ads?

Neither Walk the Distance nor Virtual Active Roam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walk the Distance or Virtual Active Roam?

Walk the Distance ships an update every 10 days, and Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. Most recently, Walk the Distance was updated on November 1, 2026 and Virtual Active Roam on November 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*