# Walking Distance Tracker vs Hiking Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Walking Distance Tracker at 3K against Hiking Tracker's 45. Hiking Tracker's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walking Distance Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hiking Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hiking Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walking Distance Tracker has 3K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 43% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Distance Tracker | Hiking Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-distance-tracker/id893236820/reviews) | **[4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiking-tracker/id6462536378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [30 South LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331245760) | [30 South LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331245760) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking Distance Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-distance-tracker/id893236820)

This app helps users track their walking fitness goals with GPS. It offers real-time stats, maps, and voice updates, along with features for managing shoe mileage and sharing progress. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for walks, Real-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time), Color-coded speed maps, Voice progress updates, Shoe mileage tracking, Apple Watch integration, Calorie tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vima Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Walk Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Walk Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Walk Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Walk Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking walks
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Motivating results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Stops recording during walks
- 🐛 Premium features not working as expected
- 🔒 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops working
- Premium subscription not recognized
- Walks not properly recorded or saved

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually add/edit walks
- Include average speed metric
- Improve GPS accuracy and reliability


### Hiking Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiking-tracker/id6462536378)

Track your hiking fitness with this simple GPS app. Monitor distance, speed, altitude, and calories burned. Share your progress and get real-time voice updates. Integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** GPS hike tracking, Real-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time), Color-coded route maps, Voice progress updates, Split time analysis, Calorie burn estimation, Shoe distance tracking, Apple Watch integration

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vima Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Hiking Tracker Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Hike Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Hiking Tracker Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Hiking Tracker Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Hiking Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Vima Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Distance Tracker free?

Walking Distance Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hiking Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walking Distance Tracker or Hiking Tracker?

Hiking Tracker is rated higher. Walking Distance Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Hiking Tracker averages 4.7 from 45 ratings.

### Do Walking Distance Tracker or Hiking Tracker have ads?

Neither Walking Distance Tracker nor Hiking Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Distance Tracker or Hiking Tracker?

Walking Distance Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hiking Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Walking Distance Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hiking Tracker on September 11, 2026.

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