Comparison

Connection Martial Arts vs EkiWalk

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

Head to head
About

Connection Martial Arts

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Download the Connection Martial Arts App today to schedule your classes, access member benefits, and stay connected.

About

EkiWalk

Turn your daily walks into a virtual railway adventure across Tokyo's Chūō Line. Collect unique postcards from each station and discover attractions as you progress on your 49km journey. Gamify your fitness routine and explore the city from your phone.

Highlights
  • Virtual railway journey across Tokyo
  • Collect station postcards
  • Real-time step tracking
  • Discover station attractions
  • Progress monitoring
  • Station arrival notifications
Features
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Transform your daily steps into an epic railway journey across Japan. EkiWalk turns walking into an adventure along real Japanese train routes — from bustling city lines like Tokyo's Yamanote and Chūō lines to long-distance Shinkansen journeys spanning hundreds of kilometers. Every step you take moves you forward, station by station, toward your destination. CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE Pick from a growing roster of real Japanese rail lines, from short urban routes to legendary bullet train lines like the Tōkaidō and Tōhoku Shinkansen. Switch routes anytime to start a new journey. COLLECT STATION POSTCARDS Unlock beautiful eki postcards as you reach each station along your route. Discover the character of each stop through custom-designed photographic postcards. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Real-time step tracking powered by Apple Health • Distance display in kilometers or miles • Visual journey map showing your current position • Daily progress monitoring • Estimated arrival dates based on your pace JOURNEY BUDDY Optionally share your progress with a friend and follow along on each other's journeys. DISCOVER JAPAN Learn about attractions, transfer lines, and points of interest at each station along the way. It's like taking a virtual tour of Japan's rail network while staying active. Note: Requires iOS 17.6 or later. HealthKit integration requires permission to access step count data.

Screenshots

Connection Martial Arts3 screens
EkiWalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: EkiWalk at 2 against Connection Martial Arts's —. Connection Martial Arts's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Connection Martial Arts versus EkiWalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnection Martial ArtsEkiWalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInclusive Connection Martial Arts and Counselling LtdMatthew Amster-Burton

In-app purchases

None

Connection Martial Arts

No in-app purchases

None

EkiWalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Connection Martial Arts free?
Connection Martial Arts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EkiWalk free?
EkiWalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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