Comparison

WalkCue vs Talks on Walks

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

Head to head
About

WalkCue

Features
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WalkCue is the walking timer for people who just want to walk — without the fuss. Tap start, get a guided walk with simple interval cues, and build a consistent daily habit. Pick a routine, set a goal, and go. Features • Quick Start — one tap, guided walk with warm up, brisk, and cool down • Interval cues — haptic and audio cues at each transition • Preset routines — beginner, brisk intervals, treadmill, recovery • Daily goal tracking — minutes walked, sessions completed • Walk history — see your consistency over time • Walk reminders — simple, reliable local notifications • Background completion alerts — notifications fire reliably even when the app is backgrounded, so your walk completion is signaled the moment it's predicted to finish • Works offline, large readable UI, one-handed use Privacy-first • No account, no sign-in • No cloud sync · anonymous, opt-out product analytics only Pricing • Free forever: quick start, built-in routines, one custom routine, one reminder, 7-day history • Premium Monthly — $1.99/month (auto-renewing) with a 7-day free trial: unlimited custom routines, full history, unlimited reminders • Premium Yearly — $14.99/year (auto-renewing) with a 7-day free trial: the same premium features, billed annually • Premium Lifetime — $7.99 (one-time): the same premium features, paid once, kept forever Yearly and monthly both start with a 7-day free trial; lifetime unlocks everything with a single purchase. Subscription details Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours of the period end. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription before the trial ends. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://has-deploy.github.io/walkcue/privacy-policy.html WalkCue supports daily walking routines. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or monitor any condition.

About

Talks on Walks

Enhance your walks with meaningful conversation prompts and healthy habit tracking. Strengthen relationships, improve well-being, and create lasting memories with loved ones or during solo reflection. Focuses on connection over competition.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of conversation starters
  • Track walks, distance, and duration
  • Save photos and reflections
  • Build healthy walking habits
  • Set walking goals
  • View shared history
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Walk with purpose. Grow closer every day. Some of life's best conversations happen on a walk. Talks on Walks helps you make the most of that time by combining meaningful conversation prompts, healthy walking habits, and beautiful memories—all in one simple app. Whether you're walking with your children, your spouse, a friend, your parents, your dog, or simply taking time for yourself, every walk becomes an opportunity to strengthen relationships, improve your health, and create moments you'll remember. Unlike traditional fitness apps, Talks on Walks isn't focused on competition or streaks. It's designed to help you build a healthier life by making time for the people—and the conversations—that matter most. FEATURES • Hundreds of thoughtful conversation starters • Browse prompts across Gratitude, Dreams, Faith, Big Questions, Adventure, Humor, School & Work, and more • Track walks, distance, duration, and time spent together • Build healthy walking habits with the people you care about • Save photos and personal reflections from every walk • Set walking goals for family, friends, and yourself • View your shared history over weeks, months, and years • Calm, distraction-free design with no social feed, likes, or ads PERFECT FOR • Families • Parents and children • Couples • Friends • Grandparents • Dog owners • Solo reflection Walking is one of the simplest ways to invest in your health, strengthen your relationships, and create memories that last. Every step brings you closer. Terms of Use: https://talksonwalks.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://talksonwalks.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

WalkCue4 screens
Talks on Walks4 screens

Verdict

The call

WalkCue and Talks on Walks are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WalkCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Talks on Walks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WalkCue ships an update every 4 days, Talks on Walks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WalkCue versus Talks on Walks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkCueTalks on Walks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeranthony mcmurtreyForthright Foundry

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WalkCue

Subscriptions2
  • WalkCue Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • WalkCue Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WalkCue Lifetime Unlock$7.99
2 purchases

Talks on Walks

Subscriptions2
  • Talks on Walks Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Talks on Walks Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is WalkCue free?
WalkCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talks on Walks free?
Talks on Walks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WalkCue or Talks on Walks have ads?
Neither WalkCue nor Talks on Walks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WalkCue or Talks on Walks?
WalkCue ships an update every 4 days, and Talks on Walks every 3 days. Most recently, WalkCue was updated on October 25, 2026 and Talks on Walks on October 29, 2026.

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