Comparison

BeLoop vs Japanese Walking Pro

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

Head to head
About

BeLoop

Features
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A voice in your corner calling the combos, and a timer that keeps the round honest. BeLoop coaches boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing out loud while you work, then times everything else you train. No ads on Pro. No subscription required. COMBAT COACHING • A coach calls combinations out loud while you move, so your eyes stay off the phone • Boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing, each with its own strikes: low kicks and teeps, knees and elbows • Four levels, from five-punch beginner combinations to expert sequences • Set the pace: relaxed, steady, or fast • Shadowboxing mode for continuous combos with no rounds at all PUNCH INTENSITY, FROM YOUR APPLE WATCH • Every punch scored 0 to 1000 against your own calibration, so the number means something to you • Peak acceleration in m/s2, measured on your wrist • Live count and power while you work, kept in your history afterwards • Fifteen calibration punches set your light, medium and hard SIX TIMER MODES • Tabata: 20s work, 10s rest, eight rounds • EMOM: every minute on the minute • AMRAP: as many rounds as possible against a cap • Interval: any work and rest, any rounds and sets • Countdown and Stopwatch for everything else BUILT FOR TRAINING, NOT FOR LOOKING AT • Voice announcements and distinct haptics for every phase change • Audio countdown at 3-2-1 before each transition • Custom program builder: chain modes, name them, start them again in one tap • Full history with streaks, weekly totals and session comparison • Dark theme built for gym lighting ON YOUR WRIST • Apple Watch, standalone: start a session without your iPhone • Call combos from the watch itself • Phase-colored ring, haptics and voice cues at a glance • Live heart rate and zones on the timer face, kept in your history PRO • No ads, on any screen, ever • Live timer on your Lock Screen and while the screen is off • Kickboxing and Muay Thai, and the advanced and expert combinations • Pay once and own it, or subscribe. Either way the ads go and stay gone. FOR • Boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing and MMA rounds • Heavy bag and shadowboxing work • CrossFit WODs and HIIT • Circuit training and strength rest periods • Anything that runs on intervals Boxing is free, including beginner and intermediate combinations. Start there. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Japanese Walking Pro

Features
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Japanese Walking Pro turns an ordinary walk into a structured interval workout. Alternate 3 minutes of comfortable walking with 3 minutes of brisk walking, guided by clear on-screen instructions, voice cues and a pace adapted to you. WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE • Personal calibration adapts the workout to your natural walking rhythm • Clear guidance for comfortable and brisk phases • Programs of different lengths, from short sessions to extended Japanese Walking • Continue walking freely after the guided program ends PERSONAL COACH • Voice cues when workout phases change • Optional Motivational Coach • Guidance based on your pace and, when available, heart-rate data • Support designed to help without constantly interrupting your walk MUSIC THAT FOLLOWS YOUR WORKOUT • Built-in music for comfortable and brisk phases • Music Pacer can automatically adapt music to the current workout phase • Multiple music variations to keep workouts fresh TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Workout history • Time, steps, distance and pace • GPS route on the map • Daily and longer-term statistics • Separate analysis of guided and free walking APPLE WATCH & HEALTH With Apple Watch, you can access additional workout information, including heart rate when available. The app works with Apple Health for supported activity and workout data. FREE & PREMIUM The basic interval walking workout is available for free. Premium unlocks additional programs, advanced coaching, music and analysis features, and more personalization options. Japanese Walking Pro is intended for general fitness and wellness purposes. It is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Put on your shoes, choose a program and start walking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BeLoop4 screens
Japanese Walking Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Japanese Walking Pro at none against BeLoop's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BeLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Japanese Walking Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeLoop ships an update every 3 weeks, Japanese Walking Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BeLoop versus Japanese Walking Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeLoopJapanese Walking Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIMRE KASZABJiri Martinu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BeLoop

Subscriptions1
  • Beloop Pro$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$14.99
3 purchases

Japanese Walking Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is BeLoop free?
BeLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Japanese Walking Pro free?
Japanese Walking Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BeLoop or Japanese Walking Pro have ads?
BeLoop shows ads; Japanese Walking Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, BeLoop or Japanese Walking Pro?
BeLoop ships an update every 3 weeks, and Japanese Walking Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, BeLoop was updated on October 28, 2026 and Japanese Walking Pro on October 31, 2026.

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