# Walk With Ease vs Bold

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bold at 96% against Walk With Ease's 0%. Bold also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Walk With Ease's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Walk With Ease asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bold holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold has 12K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Walk With Ease's written reviews are positive against 96% of Bold's.

Walk With Ease ships an update every 2 months, Bold every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walk With Ease | Bold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-with-ease/id944568599/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-science-backed-exercises/id6478184749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthritis Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/543425815) | [Age Bold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732143075) |

## What reviewers say

### Walk With Ease

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-with-ease/id944568599)

This evidence-based walking program helps individuals manage arthritis pain and increase physical activity. It offers tools to set goals, track progress, and improve balance and strength over a six-week period.

**Highlights:** Evidence-based walking program, Arthritis pain relief, Set physical activity goals, Track walking progress, Analyze results and progress, Integrates with Fitbit

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-science-backed-exercises/id6478184749)

This app offers science-backed, personalized exercise programs for adults 65+ to improve balance and reduce pain. Access live classes, a vast library of on-demand workouts, and progress tracking to enhance your strength and well-being at home.

**Highlights:** Personalized exercise plans, Daily live classes, 500+ on-demand classes, Progress tracking, Expert-designed programs

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bold Premium | $34.99 | per month |
| Bold Premium | $156.99 | per 6 months |
| Bold Premium | $249.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Variety of class options
- 👍 Tailored to user's abilities
- 👍 Engaging instructors
- 👍 Convenient home workouts
- 👍 Helps maintain balance and strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App and website glitches
- 🔊 Loud music volume

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not tracked properly
- Casting issues

**Requested features**

- More music options
- Improved app and website stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walk With Ease free?

Walk With Ease is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bold free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walk With Ease or Bold?

Bold is rated higher. Walk With Ease averages 1.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Bold averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Walk With Ease or Bold have ads?

Neither Walk With Ease nor Bold shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walk With Ease or Bold?

Walk With Ease ships an update every 2 months, and Bold every 6 days. Most recently, Walk With Ease was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bold on October 20, 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.*