# AMPED vs Japanese Walking

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMPED | Japanese Walking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-wod-timer/id6761851532/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mihai Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/980269154) | [Arifin Azis Nur Hidayat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774926666) |

## What reviewers say

### AMPED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-wod-timer/id6761851532)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AMPED Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Amped Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Japanese Walking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-walking-timer-and-plan/id6805120033)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly · Walking Coach | $3.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual · Walking Coach | $19.99 | per year |
| Plus Lifetime · Walking Coach | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMPED free?

AMPED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Japanese Walking free?

Japanese Walking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AMPED or Japanese Walking have ads?

Neither AMPED nor Japanese Walking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMPED or Japanese Walking?

AMPED ships an update weekly, and Japanese Walking every 3 weeks. Most recently, AMPED was updated on October 31, 2026 and Japanese Walking on November 4, 2026.

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