Walking Loop vs RunPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Walking Loop
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Track every walk on a live map โ route, distance, pace and time, all saved the moment you finish. Walking Loop is built for one thing: making an ordinary walk visible. No account, no sign-in, no social feed. Tap start, walk your loop, and the map draws your path while distance, pace and elapsed time update as you go. Finish, and the walk drops into your history with its own route map โ so a week of "I went for a walk" turns into a chart you can actually read. WHAT YOU GET - A live map that traces your route while you walk, with distance, pace and time on screen - Every walk saved to history with its own route map, duration and stats - Week and month distance charts that show whether you are really moving more - Weekly goal rings for walks, kilometers and streak, plus a daily step goal you set yourself - Personal bests for longest walk, fastest pace and best streak, updated automatically - A library of 5 ready-made loop walks graded Easy, Moderate or Challenging for days you don't want to plan PERFECT FOR - Anyone rebuilding a daily walking habit after a long break - Dog owners and commuters who want their everyday loops to count - Walkers who want distance and pace without a running app shouting at them - People who want a private walk log with no feed, no friends list, no comparison WHY NOT JUST USE THE HEALTH APP? Health knows you moved. It does not show you the path you took, group your outings week by week, or put your streak in front of you at the exact moment you are deciding whether to head out. Walking Loop gives you one screen for the walk and one screen for the proof โ and that second screen is what keeps the habit alive. PRIVACY Every walk, route and goal stays on your iPhone. No account, no server, no ads, no tracking profile. Location is used only while you are recording a walk, and your routes never leave the device. FULL ACCESS Premium unlocks the whole app: live route tracking on the map, unlimited saved walks and history, weekly goals and streaks, progress charts, personal bests and the curated loop library. Choose a weekly plan, a yearly plan, or a one-time lifetime purchase โ the lifetime option is a single payment with no renewal. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel them any time in your Apple ID settings. Tap Start Walk today and put your first loop on the map. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com
RunPulse
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RunPulse is a running coach that lives in your pocket. Answer a few questions and it builds a training plan around your goal, your level and the days you can actually run โ then adapts that plan every week based on how your runs really went. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your goal - Pick 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, weight loss or simply staying fit. 2. Get your plan - RunPulse builds a week-by-week schedule that fits your schedule, not a generic template. 3. Run with GPS - Live pace, distance, splits and your route drawn on the map as you go. 4. Let it adapt - Miss a run or smash a tempo session? Next week's plan changes accordingly. FEATURES GPS Run Tracking Accurate distance, pace and route recording with automatic pause when you stop at a crossing. Keeps recording with the screen off and your phone in your pocket. A Live Activity on the Lock Screen shows your run without unlocking. Training Plans That Adapt Your plan is built from your goal, current fitness, weekly availability and any injury history you tell us about. Easy runs, tempo work, intervals, long runs, strength sessions and rest days are all scheduled for you. AI Running Coach Ask anything in plain language: whether you are ready for race day, what to do about a sore knee, how to fuel before a long run. The coach knows your recent training and answers in context. Voice Announcements Hear your split time, distance and pace at every kilometre or mile without touching your phone. Your music simply ducks for the announcement. Every Split, Every Detail After each run: kilometre splits, pace and elevation charts, heart-rate zones, calories, elevation gain and a cinematic replay of your route. Progress You Can See Full run history grouped by month, an eight-week distance chart, personal records for longest run, best pace and biggest week, plus streaks and achievements. Nothing is hidden or deleted. Share Cards Turn any run into an image worth posting. Post, story and square formats, your route on a map, and a privacy toggle to hide the map when you would rather not share where you ran. Apple Health Import your body data and past runs so your first plan already fits you, and write every finished run back to Health as a workout with its route. Daily Step Counter Your steps are counted all day, not just while you run. See today's total against your own daily goal, a 7-day chart, walking distance and flights climbed, and keep a streak going. Apple Watch steps are included, and every run summary now shows your step count and cadence. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Runs, plans, records and coach conversations are stored on your device, not on our servers. No account and no sign-up: you open the app and start running. SUBSCRIPTION Always free: GPS run tracking, your training plan, full run history and all your stats. RunPulse PRO unlocks unlimited AI coach chat, unlimited plan adaptation, recovery score and training load insight, pace and elevation analysis with heart-rate zones, fueling plans for long runs, and story and square share cards. Choose weekly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. The yearly plan saves 88 percent compared to weekly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alperenciftlikci.github.io/runpulse-website/privacy-policy.html Whether you are lacing up for the first time, chasing a first 5K, or working toward a marathon personal best, RunPulse gives you a plan that listens and a coach that answers.
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Verdict
Walking Loop and RunPulse are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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Both are free to download. Walking Loop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and RunPulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Walking Loop ships an update monthly, RunPulse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Walking Loop | RunPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phuc Pham | Alperen Ciftlikci |
In-app purchases
Walking Loop
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Yearly$14.991 Year
RunPulse
- RunPulse PRO Weekly$4.997 Days
- RunPulse PRO Yearly$29.991 Year
- RunPulse PRO Lifetime$69.99








