# Peak Active vs PaceBuddy

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PaceBuddy at 16.2 against Peak Active's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peak Active sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PaceBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Peak Active against 5.0 for PaceBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peak Active | PaceBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-active-walk-tracker/id1074546969/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuddy-smart-pacer/id6789489221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dustin Kirk](https://appshunter.io/developer/316017707) | [Shahab Karimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775176121) |

## What reviewers say

### Peak Active

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peak-active-walk-tracker/id1074546969)

Effortlessly track your daily walks and hikes without manual input. This app automatically logs your activity, provides real-time stats, and allows you to relive and share your journeys with rich history and photo integration. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience that complements your Apple Health data.

**Highlights:** Passive, hands-free walk tracking, Automatic logging without start/stop, Real-time walk details, Battery efficient design, Smart goal alerts, Rich walking history with photo integration, Customizable shareable postcards

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### PaceBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuddy-smart-pacer/id6789489221)

This app acts as a personal running coach, allowing you to race against your past performances on familiar routes. It provides real-time feedback on your pace and distance, with advanced features for accurate tracking on varied terrain and integration with smartwatches.

**Highlights:** Race against past runs or personal bests, Live ahead/behind pace feedback, Falling-behind alerts (vibration, beep, spoken), Accurate distance and elevation tracking, Calorie calculation with climbing cost, Apple Watch standalone workouts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock PaceBuddy | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peak Active free?

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

### Is PaceBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Peak Active or PaceBuddy?

Peak Active and PaceBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Peak Active or PaceBuddy have ads?

Neither Peak Active nor PaceBuddy shows ads.

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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.*