EkiWalk vs FTW

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.

FTW turns walking into a team sport. Create a step group, invite your friends, and see who can walk the most. Live leaderboards update every 5 minutes so you always know where you stand. HOW IT WORKS - Sign in with Apple or Google - Create a group or join one with a 6-character invite code - Your steps sync automatically from Apple Health - Live leaderboards rank everyone in real time FEATURES - Real-time step leaderboards for groups up to 25 people - Apple Watch complication shows your rank at a glance - Send cheers and taunts to motivate your group - Weekly and daily competitions with automatic resets - Ghost races to compete head-to-head - Stats, personal records, and 50+ achievement badges - Weekly recap with charts and trends PRIVACY FIRST FTW reads your step count from Apple Health. That’s it. No heart rate, no GPS, no workouts. Your data is never sold or shared with advertisers. FTW is completely free. No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no ads.