Comparison

Legendary Miles vs Glow Stride

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

Head to head
About

Legendary Miles

Features
Read full description

WalkQuest: Turn Steps into Epic Adventures Walk your way through history, fantasy, and beyond! Step into legendary journeys with WalkQuest — the ultimate walking challenge app that transforms everyday steps into unforgettable adventures across pop culture and history. Instead of just walking 3.2 miles, you'll be completing Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, trekking from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade, or crossing the Death Star’s perimeter. Every step you take brings you closer to earning exclusive badges, completing iconic quests, and unlocking hidden achievements. 150+ Routes Inspired by • Historical landmarks (Freedom Trail, Great Wall) • Pop culture franchises (Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones) • Fantasy and sci-fi worlds • Legendary group challenges (like reaching the Moon!) Track Real Progress with Motivation Built-In • Syncs with Apple HealthKit for step tracking • Watch progress bars update live as you walk • Streak counters & milestone celebrations • Visual stats: lifetime miles, completions, daily steps • “Complete journey” moments with celebration prompts Unlock Badges & Achievements • 50+ badges ranked by rarity • Earn points and climb leaderboards • Share your achievements with friends and on social media • Track unique vs total badge counts • Replay routes for more rewards Smart Gamification = Consistent Motivation • Daily/weekly/monthly/epic challenges • Streak protection, bonus goals, and surprise rewards • Push notifications designed to encourage—not annoy • “You’re 0.2 miles away from Hogwarts!” – get that dopamine hit Team Up & Go Farther Together • Form groups and tackle team-only routes • Collaborate to reach impossible goals like walking to the Moon • Compare progress and rank within your group Start Free, Expand Later • 50+ free historical routes included • Purchase optional themed packs (e.g., Epic Fantasy, Disney Magical, DC Heroes) • Unlock premium features and content with subscriptions or referrals Ready to start your epic quest? Download WalkQuest and make every step legendary. Whether you're a casual walker or a fantasy fanatic, this app turns fitness into fun.

About

Glow Stride

Features
Read full description

GlowStride turns every walk, run, and hike into something you actually look forward to. Set a goal, tap START, and watch your route light up on the map as you collect glows scattered around you. No tracking. Total Free to use. ONE TAP TO START Pick your activity — Walk, Run, or Cycle. Set a distance, step, or calorie goal. A 5-second countdown and you're off. No complicated setup, no friction. COLLECT GLOWS ON YOUR MAP Glows spawn near your location before each session. Walk close enough and they're yours. Every glow collected adds to your total and fuels your progress through quests and badges. LIVE SESSION TRACKING See your time, distance, pace, and calories in real time. Your route draws on the map as you move. Pause, resume, or swipe to end — you're in full control. DAILY QUESTS AND LIFETIME BADGES Complete daily quests like hitting step targets or collecting a set number of glows. Earn lifetime badges across categories — distance milestones, streak records, glow collections, and more. STREAKS THAT KEEP YOU MOVING Build your daily streak by staying active. Track your current and longest streaks at a glance. Miss a day and start fresh — simple, honest motivation. STATS AND WEEKLY CHARTS Review your steps, distance, and calories across the week with clean bar charts. Browse your full session history and tap into any past session for a detailed summary. OFFLINE-READY WITH CLOUD SYNC All your data is stored locally on device. Sessions, profiles, and progress sync seamlessly through iCloud — no account required, no sign-up walls. PRIVACY FIRST GlowStride does not collect personal data on external servers. Your health and location data stays on your device and in your private iCloud container. Built for people who want to move more without the noise. GlowStride is simple, focused, and designed to make every step count. GlowStride reads active energy burned to show accurate calories after your sessions, and saves your completed workouts to Apple Health. For more information, please visit https://mecapps.fun

Screenshots

Legendary Miles4 screens
Glow Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

Legendary Miles and Glow Stride are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Legendary Miles versus Glow Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLegendary MilesGlow Stride
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChristopher DornanLuu Thi Tuyet Minh

In-app purchases

None

Legendary Miles

No in-app purchases

None

Glow Stride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Legendary Miles free?
Legendary Miles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glow Stride free?
Glow Stride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Legendary Miles or Glow Stride have ads?
Neither Legendary Miles nor Glow Stride shows ads.

Other comparisons