Comparison

FitShow vs WalkingPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FitShow

This app transforms indoor workouts into immersive experiences by connecting with various fitness equipment. Explore global routes through geolocated videos and access training programs to stay motivated during your home-based fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Interactive indoor training
  • Connects with fitness equipment
  • Virtual route exploration
  • Geolocated video library
  • Structured training programs
  • Community interaction
Features
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FitShow is an interactive indoor training application, perfect for activities like walking, running, cycling, and rowing. It is highly compatible with a variety of fitness equipment, including treadmills, exercise bikes, home trainers, ellipticals, and rowing machines. This app offers a dynamic and immersive indoor training experience. Whether you're looking to maintain your fitness routine during inclement weather or simply prefer the convenience of home - based workouts, FitShow has got you covered. With its seamless integration with different fitness devices, it can adjust the parameters of your equipment according to your training needs and the virtual routes you choose. It provides access to a vast library of geolocated videos, allowing you to explore numerous routes around the world right from the comfort of your home. In addition, FitShow is designed to keep you motivated throughout your fitness journey. It may offer features such as structured training programs, virtual challenges, and a community where you can interact with fellow fitness enthusiasts. So, no matter your fitness level or goal, FitShow is here to make your indoor training more engaging and effective. Membership & Subscription: Free Membership: Access the basic features without any cost. Premium Membership: Unlimited access the exclusive features, and advanced customization. Flexible subscription plans Monthly Plan: $9.99 Annual Plan: $59.99 Privacy Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=privacy User Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=terms Remarks: --Voice prompt exercise status: start, pause, continue, end, etc. --GPS: Use when using "map mode and outdoor sports", when the application is switched to the background, GPS will still remain connected, the use of GPS will affect the battery life. - Apple Health: FitShow synchronizes the number of steps and distance in exercise data to Apple Health through the HealthKit if the user allows it.

About

WalkingPad

Control your intelligent walking machine with this app. Adjust speed, start, stop, and track your fitness progress for a new intelligent experience.

Highlights
  • Control walking and stopping
  • Adjust speed
  • View running records
  • Intelligent user experience
  • Machine control
Features
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【Software is introduced】 This software is built for an intelligent walking machine. The software can control the walking and stopping of the machine, adjust the speed and other functions. Users can control the machine and view their running records on the App, giving users a new intelligent experience. 【Contact us】 WeChat account:WalkingPad E-mail address:support@walkingpad.com Website:https://www.walkingpad.com/en

Screenshots

FitShow4 screens
WalkingPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FitShow at 4.8 against WalkingPad's 1.6. FitShow also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 11%) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 68). WalkingPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FitShow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WalkingPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FitShow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitShow has 5.7K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of FitShow's written reviews are positive against 11% of WalkingPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitShow ships an update every 8 days, WalkingPad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FitShow versus WalkingPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitShowWalkingPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better1.6 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews — better10.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better68
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFitshow (Xiamen) Infomation Technology Co., Ltd.北京金史密斯科技股份有限公司

Customer experience

FitShow

All ratings5,402 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1,128 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative44.7%

WalkingPad

All ratings67 ratings
Positive10.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative83.6%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive10.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative79.6%

User reviews

FitShow

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless treadmill integration
  • 👍 Motivating workout programs
  • 👍 Scenic walking/running routes
  • 👍 Tracks progress well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth/Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking (steps, distance, etc.)
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns (location, photos access)
  • 🔧 Buggy after recent updates
  • 💰 Paywall for many features

WalkingPad

From 68 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Functional and effective
  • 👍 Works fine
  • 🚀 Good enough for basic use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking
  • 🐛 Poor user experience
  • 🐛 Lacks key features

Bugs and requests

FitShow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Login/account creation issues
  • Syncing problems with treadmill/rower
  • Incorrect speed/distance reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • Pause/resume functionality during workouts
  • Improved Apple Health/Fitness app integration
  • More free workout options and scenic routes
  • Better user interface and customization

WalkingPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to sign up or login
  • Fails to send verification emails
  • Inconsistent data tracking
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Crashes and freezes during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • Support for multiple user profiles
  • Pause/resume workout sessions
  • Customizable workout programs
  • Integration with smartwatches

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FitShow

Subscriptions6
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$2.997 Days
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$5.991 Month
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$7.991 Month
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  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 variants$9.991 Month
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor7 Days trial3 variants$59.991 Year
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

WalkingPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FitShow free?
FitShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WalkingPad free?
WalkingPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FitShow or WalkingPad?
FitShow is rated higher. FitShow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while WalkingPad averages 1.6 from 68 ratings.
Do FitShow or WalkingPad have ads?
Neither FitShow nor WalkingPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitShow or WalkingPad?
FitShow ships an update every 8 days, and WalkingPad monthly. Most recently, FitShow was updated on October 22, 2026 and WalkingPad on October 15, 2026.

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