Comparison

WalkingPal vs HugMeter

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

Head to head
About

WalkingPal

This app connects you with on-demand walking companions for your daily commutes. Browse profiles, send requests, and walk together for a more enjoyable and social journey.

Highlights
  • On-demand walking buddy requests
  • Browse nearby user profiles
  • Interactive and secure connections
  • Make walking fun and social
  • Change last-mile commute habits
Features
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Sometimes walking alone is very exhaustive and boring but when a buddy joins us, the journey does not seem to bother us anymore regardless of how far the destination is. But finding a walking buddy to commute daily is like finding a needle in the haystack, we won't be able to help you to find your needle but we can certainly help you to find a walking buddy anytime you need. WalkingPal is like Uber but for pedestrians, just as Uber hails on-demand cabs we are going to hail you an on-demand handpicked walking buddy to help you complete your daily commute with fun and joy on foot. Our main mission is to change the way how people cover their last mile, by making walking more fun and the preferred way to commute. Because cabs and auto rickshaws are not available everywhere but you can get a pal anywhere. WalkingPal app is just like the fusion of Uber and Tinder, in the Uber part you can set your destination and the app scans all the nearby walking buddy and in the Tinder part the app lists app the nearby people you can browse through the profile and send them food request. If they accept then the app connects you both and you can start waling together. It's interactive, secure and fun!

About

HugMeter

Features
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When was the last time you missed someone? Maybe you were making a coffee, walking to work, or a piece of music made you think of a loved one. In today’s world, we often hesitate to call or even text because we aren't ready for a full conversation—but we still want to show we care. HugMeter was created to bridge that gap. It’s a low-pressure way to express affection and stay connected, regardless of the distance. How HugMeter Works: - Virtual Hugs: Send a digital squeeze across the world instantly to let someone know they are on your mind. - Measure the Distance: See the physical distance between you and your next real-life hug. - Proximity Alerts: Get notified when a "Hugger" in your circle is nearby and sharing their location. - Custom Groups: Organize your friends and family into groups to control exactly who you share your location with. Your Privacy Matters! We believe affection shouldn't come at the cost of your data. HugMeter is designed with privacy at its core: - Approximate Location: We don’t track you in real-time. You choose how often to share your approximate location—hourly, daily, or only when using the app. - No Personal Data: We do not collect names or email addresses. - Total Control: You can remain completely hidden or delete your account and data at any time from within the app. Whether they are across the street or across the globe, don't miss the moment to tell someone you’re thinking of them. Download HugMeter today and start spreading hearts around the world!

Screenshots

WalkingPal4 screens
HugMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HugMeter at every 2 weeks against WalkingPal's every 5 months. WalkingPal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WalkingPal ships an update every 5 months, HugMeter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WalkingPal versus HugMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkingPalHugMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWalkingPal Private LimitedPatricio Duenas Juez

In-app purchases

None

WalkingPal

No in-app purchases

None

HugMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WalkingPal free?
WalkingPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HugMeter free?
HugMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WalkingPal or HugMeter have ads?
Neither WalkingPal nor HugMeter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WalkingPal or HugMeter?
WalkingPal ships an update every 5 months, and HugMeter every 2 weeks. Most recently, WalkingPal was updated on October 19, 2026 and HugMeter on October 25, 2026.

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