# Virtual Walking vs Walk the World

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Walking at none against Walk the World's 10. Virtual Walking also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Walk the World's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (200 vs 9). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walk the World sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Virtual Walking asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walk the World holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walk the World has 200 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Walking ships an update every 8 days, Walk the World weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Walking | Walk the World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705/reviews) | **[4.4 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-the-world-virtual-trails/id6743502929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **200** |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frenk Development UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676732666) | [Impending](https://appshunter.io/developer/486747007) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Walking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705)

This app encourages physical activity by letting you virtually explore cities and set step goals. Track your progress, compete with others, and learn about new places as you walk.

**Highlights:** Set daily/weekly step goals, Track progress and monitor activity, Compete with other users in groups, Unlock city sightseeing attractions, Learn about city landmarks, Uses HealthKit API for step tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Walk the World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-the-world-virtual-trails/id6743502929)

Explore famous global trails by converting your daily steps into virtual progress. Discover landmarks, collect postcards, and enjoy a judgment-free walking experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual hikes on real-world routes, Step tracking integration, Landmark discovery, Postcard collection, Multiple countries and routes, No running or fitness pressure

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Special | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Euro Trips | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Parks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Wonders | $4.99 | one-time |
| US City Walks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Historic Districts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beach Walks | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable progress bar interactions
- 🎨 Nice art and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Removing free features behind paywall
- 🤔 Sudden switch to subscription model
- 🚫 Unable to access subscription options

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription button not functioning

**Requested features**

- Retain ability to unlock new content through steps
- Offer more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Walking free?

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

### Is Walk the World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Walking or Walk the World?

Walk the World is rated higher. Virtual Walking averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Walk the World averages 4.4 from 200 ratings.

### Do Virtual Walking or Walk the World have ads?

Neither Virtual Walking nor Walk the World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Walking or Walk the World?

Virtual Walking ships an update every 8 days, and Walk the World weekly. Most recently, Virtual Walking was updated on November 3, 2026 and Walk the World on October 30, 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.*