# PlainWalk vs wayloop

The clearest difference is ads: wayloop at none against PlainWalk's shown. PlainWalk's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlainWalk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per month and wayloop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PlainWalk against 5.0 for wayloop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlainWalk has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlainWalk ships an update every 3 days, wayloop every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlainWalk | wayloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainwalk-draw-your-own-map/id6800746478/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayloop-walking-route-planner/id6813863570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KANTA KOKONNO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800746480) | [Adam Noren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533270189) |

## What reviewers say

### PlainWalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainwalk-draw-your-own-map/id6800746478)

This app transforms your walks, runs, or cycles into a unique visual experience by drawing your path on a blank map in real time. Explore new routes, revisit favorites to thicken them, and mark special spots with photos and notes. Your journey becomes a personalized, evolving artwork.

**Highlights:** Real-time path drawing on a blank map, Records walks, runs, and drives, Pioneered distance tracking for new roads, Road thickness indicates frequency of use, Background recording, Live Activity and Home Screen widgets, Pin spots with photos and notes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlainWalk Plus Monthly | $2.69 | per month |
| PlainWalk Plus Yearly | $26.90 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| PlainWalk Plus Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### wayloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wayloop-walking-route-planner/id6813863570)

This app generates walking and running routes based on your available time or step count. It can incorporate errands, guide you to specific destinations, and track your progress with detailed summaries. Explore new streets and compete with friends on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Generate routes by time or steps, Incorporate errands and waypoints, Track new streets walked, Turn-by-turn spoken directions, Post-walk summaries and stats, Weekly leaderboards and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| wayloop+ monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| wayloop+ yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| wayloop+ yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| wayloop+ Founder | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlainWalk free?

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

### Is wayloop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlainWalk or wayloop?

wayloop is rated higher. PlainWalk averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while wayloop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PlainWalk or wayloop have ads?

PlainWalk shows ads; wayloop does not.

### Which is updated more often, PlainWalk or wayloop?

PlainWalk ships an update every 3 days, and wayloop every 5 days. Most recently, PlainWalk was updated on November 6, 2026 and wayloop on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*