# iWalk Cornwall vs South West Coast Path+

The clearest difference is rating: South West Coast Path+ at 5.0 against iWalk Cornwall's 4.3. iWalk Cornwall's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iWalk Cornwall sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and South West Coast Path+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

South West Coast Path+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iWalk Cornwall has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of iWalk Cornwall's written reviews are positive against 100% of South West Coast Path+'s.

iWalk Cornwall ships an update every 2 weeks, South West Coast Path+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWalk Cornwall | South West Coast Path+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalk-cornwall/id739048330/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-west-coast-path-plus/id6747799266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Working Edge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/658881081) | [Natasha Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590760686) |

## What reviewers say

### iWalk Cornwall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalk-cornwall/id739048330)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minions and Cheesewring | $3.99 | one-time |
| Port Quin to Port Isaac | $3.99 | one-time |
| St Ives to Carbis Bay | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Lizard and Kynance Cove | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mousehole to Lamorna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boscastle to Tintagel | $3.99 | one-time |
| Port Isaac | $3.99 | one-time |
| St Ives | $3.99 | one-time |
| Zennor to Gurnards Head | $3.99 | one-time |
| Botallack Head | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧭 Accurate GPS navigation and turn-by-turn directions
- 📍 Works offline without mobile signal
- 🔔 Helpful audio alerts at waypoints and when off-route
- 📚 Rich educational content about flora, fauna, history, and local information
- 🗺️ Clear, interactive maps with real-time location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Not truly free - requires per-walk purchases
- 🔋 High battery drain on iPhones during walks
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches when switching between screens
- 📍 Location permission requests feel intrusive to some users
- 🔌 Excessive permission requests at startup

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### South West Coast Path+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-west-coast-path-plus/id6747799266)

Plan, track, and document your journey along England's 630-mile National Trail. Features an interactive map, progress tracking, and a detailed guide to points of interest. Create a personal hiking diary with notes and location tags, with cloud sync for cross-device access.

**Highlights:** Interactive trail map with GPX overlay, Progress tracking and segment distances, Detailed guide to points of interest, Personal hiking diary with notes, Cloud sync across devices, Offline map and guide access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-Time Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWalk Cornwall free?

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

### Is South West Coast Path+ free?

South West Coast Path+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iWalk Cornwall or South West Coast Path+?

South West Coast Path+ is rated higher. iWalk Cornwall averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while South West Coast Path+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iWalk Cornwall or South West Coast Path+ have ads?

Neither iWalk Cornwall nor South West Coast Path+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWalk Cornwall or South West Coast Path+?

iWalk Cornwall ships an update every 2 weeks, and South West Coast Path+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, iWalk Cornwall was updated on November 11, 2026 and South West Coast Path+ on November 8, 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.*