# Walking Game vs Miles

The clearest difference is ads: Miles at none against Walking Game's shown. Miles also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 73%). Walking Game's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking Game sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Miles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Miles holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 176 and 157 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Walking Game's written reviews are positive against 89% of Miles's.

Walking Game ships an update every 2 weeks, Miles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Game | Miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-game-explora/id6471017303/reviews) | **[4.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 173 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Explora (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700887963) | [Miles Vinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454856476) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-game-explora/id6471017303)

Transform your daily steps into an engaging walking game. Earn rewards, level up, and complete quests to stay motivated. Compete with friends and players worldwide in monthly challenges to boost your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Convert steps into XP, Loot & Levels, Complete quests and level up, Compete weekly with global players, Monthly walking challenges with exclusive rewards, Collect unique characters, Build walking streaks, Advanced step tracking & charts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explora VIP Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Explora VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Explora VIP Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Explora Pass Special | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Explora VIP Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Explora VIP Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Explora Game Pass \| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Rexy Starter Pack - Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Boosters - Limited Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7,700 Gems - Limited Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7,700 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Gems - Limited Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Gems | $22.99 | one-time |
| Explora VIP Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 250,000 Gems Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Miles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265)

Track your running progress with a simple interface that displays distance, time, and maps. Set weekly goals and view your progress with live activities and widgets. Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Live Activities for real-time run data, Widgets for weekly progress tracking, Set weekly or monthly running goals, View run history with maps, Syncs with Apple Health, Apple Watch integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miles Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and minimalist design
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI/UX
- 👍 Easy to use, no nonsense
- 👍 Great for beginners and minimalists
- 👍 Privacy-focused, no data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking for some users
- 🐛 Occasional data loss/runs not logged
- 🐛 Lacks advanced features
- 🐛 Auto-pause feature missing
- 🐛 No way to change time or auto-stop

**Reported bugs**

- App deleted run data while paused
- Mile counter/pace counter not working
- Entire runs not logged
- App did not work at all (swipe down issue)

**Requested features**

- Send to Strava feature
- Siri commands for start/stop
- Black dark theme option
- Mile ran yearly goal
- Calories burned and elevation tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Game free?

Walking Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Miles free?

Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walking Game or Miles?

Miles is rated higher. Walking Game averages 4.6 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Miles averages 4.9 from 157 ratings.

### Do Walking Game or Miles have ads?

Walking Game shows ads; Miles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Game or Miles?

Walking Game ships an update every 2 weeks, and Miles fortnightly. Most recently, Walking Game was updated on September 27, 2026 and Miles on September 26, 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.*