Comparison

Walk the Distance vs KiT

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

Head to head
About

Walk the Distance

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
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Walking step challenges on real famous trails. Walk the Distance turns your everyday steps into an adventure on 20+ iconic hiking trails — from the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, Camino de Santiago, and beyond. No treadmill or special device needed — just walk, and watch your progress come to life on a real trail map.. WALK ICONIC TRAILS - Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) - Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) - Continental Divide Trail (3,100 miles) - John Muir Trail - Camino de Santiago - Marathons, city walks, and national park routes STEP CHALLENGES THAT KEEP YOU MOVING Works automatically with Apple Health — no extra hardware required. Also syncs with Fitbit and Garmin so every step counts, whether you're walking the dog, commuting, or hitting the trails. Your steps sync all day, every day, and fuel your progress on the trail. STAY MOTIVATED WITH CHECKPOINTS Unlock real waypoints as you progress — trail shelters, scenic overlooks, and landmarks. Each checkpoint keeps you moving toward the next milestone. WALK WITH FRIENDS & COMPETE Add friends and walk the same trail together. See who's ahead on the leaderboard, get notified when someone passes you, and join group step challenges to stay accountable. BUILT FOR YOUR HEALTH GOALS Whether you want to lose weight, build a daily walking habit, burn more calories, or just get moving — step challenges on famous trails make fitness fun and meaningful. CORPORATE WELLNESS Companies use Walk the Distance for employee step challenges with team leaderboards and admin dashboards. Tap "Send to HR" to get your workplace started. SET IT AND FORGET IT The app runs quietly in the background, pulling your distance from Apple Health once per hour. When you reach a checkpoint or a friend passes you, you'll get a notification. BETTER THAN A PEDOMETER A pedometer counts steps — Walk the Distance gives them meaning. Step challenges on real trails turn your daily walking into an adventure, keeping you motivated every step of the way. Free trails in every category, with additional routes available for $0.99 each or with a premium membership.

About

KiT

A minimalist interval timer designed for efficient workouts. It allows users to build custom routines with warmups, work, rest, and cooldown periods, offering voice cues and lock screen integration. This app focuses on simplicity and immediate use without ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout builder
  • Voice and sound cues
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Apple Watch mirroring and health tracking
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
  • Offline functionality
Features
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My daughter wanted an interval timer. Simple, right? Except every one she tried was junk - ads between rounds, accounts to create, bugs, subscriptions… for a stopwatch that counts backwards. She just wanted to work out. So I built her one. KiT: Kara's interval Trainer. No ads. No subscription. No account. No tracking. Buy it once, own it forever. BUILD YOUR WORKOUT Dial in warmup, work, rest, and cooldown, pick your rounds, and see the total time as you edit. Name your workouts and keep them ready on the home screen. KiT is opinionated: no pause button, every round the same length, four saved workouts and no more. You've used the timers that take twenty minutes to configure - this one takes twenty seconds. If you need per-round custom splits, this isn't your app. If you want to press start and work out, it is. CUES Voice announcements for every phase and round. Clean 3-2-1 countdown beeps that mix with your music instead of interrupting it. Toggle voice, beeps, and haptics per workout. WORKS WITH YOUR PHONE LOCKED Your current phase, round, and a live countdown stay on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Lock your phone, drop it on the mat, and trust the timer. MADE FOR APPLE WATCH Your watch joins in automatically: a live mirror of phase, countdown, and round, with haptic taps on your wrist. It records a real HIIT session too - heart rate and calories go to Health, and every workout counts toward your rings. DESIGNED TO DISAPPEAR A focused, dark, monospaced interface with one job: showing you the time. Big countdown, progress ring, your round — nothing else. Full VoiceOver support. Kara uses it. Now you can too.

Screenshots

Walk the Distance4 screens
KiT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Walk the Distance at Free against KiT's $2.99. Walk the Distance also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). KiT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads 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

Walk the Distance is free to download; KiT costs $2.99 up front. Walk the Distance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KiT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KiT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Walk the Distance versus KiT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalk the DistanceKiT
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVirtual Walk LLCKarl Mcclendon

Bugs and requests

Walk the Distance

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes after recent iOS update
  • Unable to create custom password

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

KiT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Walk the Distance

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Membership1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Membership (yearly)1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

KiT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Walk the Distance free?
Walk the Distance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KiT free?
KiT costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Walk the Distance or KiT?
KiT is rated higher. Walk the Distance averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while KiT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Walk the Distance or KiT have ads?
Neither Walk the Distance nor KiT shows ads.

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