AMPED vs Japanese Walking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AMPED
This workout timer is designed for athletes, offering four essential modes without clutter or ads. It provides glanceable displays, audio cues, and seamless music integration. Advanced features like Apple Watch support and workout history are available through an optional upgrade.
- Four workout timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time)
- Large, glanceable display for gym use
- Countdown beeps and haptics
- Music integration, does not interrupt audio
- Apple Watch mirroring and heart rate tracking
- Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
- Workout history with detailed breakdowns
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AMPED is an EASY TO SEE ACROSS THE GYM workout timer built for athletes who care about execution, not clutter. No ads. No subscriptions. No bloated social feeds. Just the four timer modes you actually use and the data you actually need. FOUR MODES. EVERY WOD. • TABATA - Classic work / rest intervals with rounds and sets • EMOM - Every Minute On the Minute, with a Death By option for when you're feeling brave • AMRAP - Count rounds against the clock • FOR TIME - Race the clock, with optional time cap and multi-set chains BUILT FOR THE GYM Large, glanceable timer that stays readable from across the box. Countdown beeps and haptics on the last three seconds of every phase. Your music keeps playing - AMPED mixes with audio, never interrupts it. Screen stays on so you don't have to wake it between rounds. APPLE WATCH + HEART RATE Pair your Watch to mirror the timer on your wrist, stream real-time heart rate back to your phone, and log calories burned. Post-workout, see your full HR curve charted next to your phase timeline. LIVE ACTIVITIES The active timer lives on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - so you can switch to music or training notes without losing the countdown. HISTORY THAT RESPECTS YOUR WORK Every completed workout is saved with duration, rounds, sets, heart rate, calories, and your own notes. Browse by month. Tap in for the full breakdown. ONE PURCHASE. EVER. AMPED is fair software. The WOD timer stays free forever. Upgrade to keep history, heart rate, Apple Watch, and notes. SHARE WHAT YOU EARNED Post a workout summary card straight to Instagram Stories. Built for athletes who want the timer to disappear so the work can take over. AMPED Premium Some features — including Workout History, Heart Rate Insights, Apple Watch support, and Workout Notes — require AMPED Pro. Available as a monthly subscription ($1.99/month after a 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase ($9.99). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://skinny-alfalfa-2ab.notion.site/AMPED-Privacy-Policy-344651da541680978beaca2dd2b97bf6 Terms of Use: https://skinny-alfalfa-2ab.notion.site/AMPED-Terms-and-Conditions-362651da5416808a8d39fb6b75bc9eca
Japanese Walking
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Japanese Walking made simple: 3 minutes brisk, 3 minutes easy, 5 rounds — 30 minutes. Press Start, put your phone in your pocket, and voice and haptic cues tell you exactly when to switch. A TIMER BUILT FOR WALKING One big countdown you can read at arm's length, the round you're on, and what comes next. Cues play over your music and through AirPods, and keep coming with the screen locked. A Lock Screen Live Activity shows the phase and countdown at a glance. APPLE WATCH Start a walk from your wrist. A tap for every switch, live heart rate, and the walk saved to Apple Health — no phone needed. CLASSIC, QUICK OR EXTENDED The Classic 30-minute session is free forever. Short on time? Quick is 18 minutes. Want more? Extended is 42. BUILD A WEEKLY HABIT Set a weekly goal — 3, 4 or 5 walks — and watch the week fill in. Keep a streak going; rest days and streak freezes cover real life, with no shaming. A 30-DAY PROGRAM A gentle plan that starts with fewer rounds and builds toward the full session. Every Classic walk counts toward it, so you never have to walk twice. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Walks, minutes and consistency week by week. Connect Apple Health (optional) to see steps, distance, active energy and heart rate for each walk, and save walks as workouts. A home-screen widget keeps your week in view. THE METHOD Interval Walking Training was developed by researchers at Shinshu University in Japan. In their 5-month study, interval walkers gained more leg strength and aerobic fitness than people who walked steadily at a moderate pace. After each walk, tell the app how the brisk minutes felt and get a concrete tip for next time. WALK THE WORLD Every walk moves you along a virtual route — Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more — with checkpoints, souvenirs, XP and achievements. JAPANESE WALK PLUS Custom walks (any brisk / easy / rounds), a pace beat that keeps your brisk minutes at 110–140 steps per minute, 4-week trends and personal bests, every journey, and no ads. Monthly, annual and lifetime options. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage them in your App Store account settings. No account required. Your workout history is stored on your device, and Apple Health data never leaves it. Terms: https://arifinazis.github.io/json/terms.html Privacy: https://arifinazis.github.io/json/privacy.html Japanese Walking provides general fitness guidance and is not medical advice. Choose a comfortable pace and stop if you feel unwell.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AMPED at weekly against Japanese Walking's every 3 weeks. Japanese Walking's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. AMPED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Japanese Walking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AMPED ships an update weekly, Japanese Walking every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AMPED | Japanese Walking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mihai Fischer | Arifin Azis Nur Hidayat |
In-app purchases
AMPED
- AMPED Premium Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Amped Premium$9.99
Japanese Walking
- Plus Monthly · Walking Coach$3.991 Month
- Plus Annual · Walking Coach$19.991 Year
- Plus Lifetime · Walking Coach$39.99
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