iWalk Cornwall vs The Wales Coast Path
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iWalk Cornwall
Discover Cornwall's scenic beauty with this digital walking guide. It offers detailed, GPS-triggered directions for hundreds of circular routes, complete with local points of interest and offline navigation. Enjoy curated walks, from coastal paths to pub trails, all updated regularly.
- GPS-tracked walking routes
- Location-triggered directions
- Points of interest information
- Offline map and navigation
- Off-route warnings
- Estimated time and distance remaining
- Battery saving strategies
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iWalk Cornwall is a digital walking guide providing circular walks with detailed directions and local information based on over a decade of fieldwork and research. Both the app and walks are designed and developed in Cornwall and have a big local following. Routes are continually being checked and updated with help from the local community. iWalk Cornwall was Highly Commended in the 2017-2018 Cornwall Tourism Awards and a finalist in the 2017 Cornwall Sustainability Awards. The app is free to download. Walks are purchased from within the app which includes ongoing free updates. The "Lanhydrock Gardens" walk is included with the app for free so you can try it out, and there is a simulation mode so you can do so without driving there. Over 300 walks are available in all areas of Cornwall, classified by steepness and length and themes such as coastal walks and pub walks. New walks are also continually being added. Features: - Tracks your location using the GPS receiver on your device, providing real-time information as you follow the walk route. - Directions are triggered by your location, with a beep/vibrate notification when there’s a new direction for you to follow. - Based on your location, provides information about points of interest along the walk. - Includes an accurate map of the walk route and surrounding area, showing where you are on it and which way you are facing. - Warns you if you wander off the walk route, intelligently based on local knowledge (i.e. not with a blind "computer says no" where there is something legitimate to go and see) - Tells you how far you have left to go and an estimate of time remaining based on your personal walking speed - Keeps an eye on your battery and if it doesn't look like it will last the walk, offers a number of power-saving strategies - Once walks are downloaded, the app doesn’t need a mobile signal or internet connection. - Walks are continually being checked and updated - updates are downloaded for free The app also includes a mechanism to feed back any footpath issues that you spot to help us work with the Local Authority Countryside Team and parish councils to maintain Cornwall's footpath network. Note: Users of Wifi-Only (non-cellular/3G) iPads will need an external GPS device to navigate using this app Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
The Wales Coast Path
Navigate and explore an entire nation's coastline with this app. Track your progress on walks, unlock rewards, and discover augmented reality experiences. Learn about the rich history, wildlife, and communities that define the coastal path.
- Coastline navigation
- Progress tracking
- Reward system
- Augmented Reality experiences
- Historical information
- Wildlife details
- Community insights
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The Wales Coast Path is just one of a few footpaths in the world to follow a nation’s entire coastline. Make navigating your walk easier by following the Wales Coast Path line on the map. You’ll be able to track your progress, earn rewards and take part in fantastic Augmented Reality experiences along the way. The app also highlights fascinating information about the history, wildlife, mythology and communities that have shaped the coastal path.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iWalk Cornwall at 94% against The Wales Coast Path's 6%. iWalk Cornwall also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). The Wales Coast Path's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iWalk Cornwall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Wales Coast Path asks for nothing beyond the download.
iWalk Cornwall ships an update every 2 weeks, The Wales Coast Path every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iWalk Cornwall | The Wales Coast Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Working Edge Ltd | PEEL Interactive |
Customer experience
iWalk Cornwall
The Wales Coast Path
Bugs and requests
iWalk Cornwall
Reported bugs
8 issues- Location services detection loop - app claims location is disabled despite being enabled
- App crashes when switching between written directions and map view
- Contact form crashes with black screen
- Direction notifications sometimes appear too early or too late
- App becomes unresponsive when opening certain screens
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- Inconsistent behavior when starting walks in reverse direction
- Battery drain issues on iOS devices
- Glitchy screen transitions requiring app restart
Requested features
9 requests- Expansion to other UK counties (Devon, Somerset, Derbyshire, Peak District)
- Weekly or monthly subscription pricing model
- Photo visual references for route descriptions
- Ability to join walks at any point and reverse direction with audio guidance
- Manual page navigation without GPS requirement
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- Dark mode option
- More inland walks (less coastal focus)
- Mystery walks feature (mentioned as upcoming)
- Better battery optimization for longer walks
The Wales Coast Path
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iWalk Cornwall
- Rosemergy to Gurnard's Head$3.99
- Minions and Cheesewring$3.99
- Port Quin to Port Isaac$3.99
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- St Ives to Carbis Bay$3.99
- The Lizard and Kynance Cove$3.99
- Mousehole to Lamorna$3.99
- Boscastle to Tintagel$3.99
- Port Isaac$3.99
- St Ives$3.99
- Zennor to Gurnards Head$3.99
The Wales Coast Path
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iWalk Cornwall free?
Is The Wales Coast Path free?
Do iWalk Cornwall or The Wales Coast Path have ads?
Which is updated more often, iWalk Cornwall or The Wales Coast Path?
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