# MoveX vs PathPal

The clearest difference is monetization model: MoveX at free with in-app purchases against PathPal's subscription. MoveX also leads on ratings volume (417 vs 34) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). PathPal's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MoveX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PathPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PathPal holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoveX has 417 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of MoveX's written reviews are positive against 33% of PathPal's.

MoveX ships an update every 3 weeks, PathPal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoveX | PathPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522/reviews) | **[4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpal-auto-track-activity/id6504746030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **417** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 29.7% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 202 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [少星 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/985946831) | [GUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629562406) |

## What reviewers say

### MoveX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movex-step-and-run-tracker/id1407115522)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities, places visited, and time spent with others. It provides weekly journals with personalized insights to help you understand your past and plan for the future, boosting productivity and habit building.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting and tracking, Calorie burn calculation, Activity and route mapping, Editable daily timeline, Integration with Apple Health, AI-powered activity analysis, Data export (GPX, CSV)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscriptions | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-yearly subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $42.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless tracking of activities
- 💡 Great replacement for the discontinued Moves app
- 👍 Improved over time based on user feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location tracking and activity categorization
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking stops working unexpectedly
- Fails to import data from the original Moves app
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for imperial units (miles, feet)
- Integration with other fitness/health apps
- Backup and restore functionality


### PathPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpal-auto-track-activity/id6504746030)

Automatically tracks your daily activities like walking, running, and cycling without manual input. It provides detailed analysis of your movements, routes on a map, and calories burned, offering insights to optimize your routines and make informed health decisions.

**Highlights:** Automatic continuous tracking, Activity recognition (walking, running, cycling), Detailed activity analysis, Elevation tracking, Calorie counter, Routes on map, Daily storyline with places

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PathPal Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PathPal Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PathPal Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoveX free?

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

### Is PathPal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoveX or PathPal?

PathPal is rated higher. MoveX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while PathPal averages 4.1 from 34 ratings.

### Do MoveX or PathPal have ads?

Neither MoveX nor PathPal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoveX or PathPal?

MoveX ships an update every 3 weeks, and PathPal weekly. Most recently, MoveX was updated on October 21, 2026 and PathPal 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.*