# PlainWalk vs UMAWALK

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlainWalk at 88% against UMAWALK's 44%. UMAWALK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlainWalk sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.69 per month. UMAWALK asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlainWalk | UMAWALK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainwalk-draw-your-own-map/id6800746478/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25** | — |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 43.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 66 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KANTA KOKONNO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800746480) | [Switch Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829851920) |

## 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 |


### UMAWALK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umawalk/id6816302336)

This game turns your daily activity into a horse racing simulation. Walk to improve your horse's stats, manage its well-being through focused time and rest, and compete in weekly races. You can also race with friends and collect various skills.

**Highlights:** Improve horse stats with steps and activity, Enhance intelligence with focused time, Boost temperament and condition with sleep, Care for your horse with treats and grooming, Compete in weekly races, Race with friends, Collect useful skills

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlainWalk free?

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

### Is UMAWALK free?

UMAWALK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PlainWalk or UMAWALK have ads?

Both PlainWalk and UMAWALK show ads.

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

PlainWalk ships an update every 3 days, and UMAWALK every 3 days. Most recently, PlainWalk was updated on November 10, 2026 and UMAWALK on November 10, 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.*