# Walk the Distance vs Walking++

The clearest difference is rating: Walk the Distance at 4.8 against Walking++'s 4.0. Walk the Distance also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). Walking++'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walk the Distance sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Walking++ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walk the Distance holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walk the Distance has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Walk the Distance ships an update every 10 days, Walking++ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walk the Distance | Walking++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-the-distance/id634548793/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-plus-plus/id6443479203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Walk LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/634548796) | [Do Tuan Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/390664015) |

## 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership (yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yellowstone National Park | $0.99 | one-time |
| London | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paris | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appalachian Trail Part 3 ~ Smoky Mountains | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appalachian Trail Part 4 ~ NC/TN Border | $0.99 | one-time |
| PCT CA-B | $0.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Barcelona | $0.99 | one-time |
| Central Park | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appalachian Trail All | $4.99 | one-time |
| PCT All Sections | $9.99 | one-time |

**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


### Walking++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-plus-plus/id6443479203)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walk the Distance free?

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

### Is Walking++ free?

Walking++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Walk the Distance or Walking++?

Walk the Distance is rated higher. Walk the Distance averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Walking++ averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Walk the Distance or Walking++ have ads?

Neither Walk the Distance nor Walking++ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walk the Distance or Walking++?

Walk the Distance ships an update every 10 days, and Walking++ every 5 days. Most recently, Walk the Distance was updated on October 26, 2026 and Walking++ on October 25, 2026.

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