Walktide vs WalkHero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Walktide
This app helps you increase your daily steps with a simple, calming interface. It visualizes your progress with a rising tide and offers gentle ocean sounds. Track your steps, set goals, and build streaks without unnecessary complexity.
- Visual tide progress indicator
- Daily step goal setting
- Daily Goal Streak tracking
- Calendar history view
- Home/lock screen widget
- Calm Mode for focus
- Gentle ocean sounds
- Apple Health integration
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Walking is the most powerful thing you can do for your health. Walktide helps you do more of it, without the complexity you don't need. No cluttered dashboards. No confusing menus. Just your steps, your goal, and a calming wave that rises as you walk. WHAT WALKTIDE DOES • Watch the tide rise as your steps build throughout the day • Set a daily step goal that works for you • Build a Daily Goal Streak and see how many days in a row you've hit your goal • Review your history day by day on a full calendar view • Add a home or lock screen widget to check your steps without opening the app • Turn on Calm Mode to dim everything and focus on just the wave • Gentle ocean sounds play as you walk, with the option to turn them on or off anytime • Connects automatically to Apple Health • Works with iPhone, Apple Watch, and most fitness trackers including Fitbit CALM MODE • Tap anywhere outside the circle and everything fades away, leaving just you and the wave. A quiet moment in your day, whenever you need it. OCEAN SOUNDS • Soft, calming ocean waves play while you track your steps. Pairs beautifully with the rising tide on screen. Turn off anytime in Settings. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WALK MORE • Large, clear numbers. Simple navigation. No fitness jargon. Nothing you don't need. YOUR PHONE IS ALREADY COUNTING YOUR STEPS • Most people don't realize their iPhone has been quietly tracking their steps for years. Walktide connects to Apple Health to show you that data simply and clearly, with no new device required. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your step data stays on your iPhone. It is never shared and never leaves your device. Terms of Service: https://walktide.app/#terms Privacy Policy: https://walktide.app/#privacy
WalkHero
This app helps you achieve your walking goals by tracking your steps, calories, and distance. It offers a simple, visual way to monitor progress and stay motivated with a personalized plan. Optional features include a future progress preview.
- Personalized daily walking goal
- Automatic step tracking via Apple Health
- Progress tracking (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Streak building and goal celebration
- Active calorie and distance monitoring
- Weight-loss walking plan
- Optional Future Progress Preview
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WalkHero turns your daily steps into a clear walking goal you can actually follow. Set a realistic target, connect Apple Health, and see your daily progress at a glance. WalkHero keeps step tracking simple, visual, and low pressure. Use WalkHero to: • Follow a personalized daily walking goal • Track steps automatically with Apple Health • See today's steps, active calories, and walking distance • Build a walking routine around your real schedule • Start from a free Home dashboard • Unlock tracked walks, route maps, progress history, streaks, and awards with WalkHero Premium WalkHero is designed for everyday walkers who want a calmer way to build consistency. Open the app, see where you stand, and keep moving one walk at a time. WalkHero Premium is available as weekly and annual subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://appstore.devjmc.com/walkhero/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://appstore.devjmc.com/walkhero/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Walktide at free against WalkHero's free with in-app purchases. Walktide also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Walktide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and WalkHero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Walktide against 5.0 for WalkHero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Walktide ships an update every 5 days, WalkHero weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Walktide | WalkHero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brisk Longevity, LLC | JACOB COX |
Customer experience
Walktide
WalkHero
In-app purchases
Walktide
- Walktide Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
WalkHero
- Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
- Premium Lifetime$49.99





