Comparison

WalkingPad vs SPAX

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

Head to head
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

About

SPAX

Stream hundreds of indoor running and cycling classes with expert trainers directly to your device. Achieve fitness goals like weight loss, strength, and flexibility with structured training plans and real-time data synchronization. Enjoy a variety of class types and virtual running tracks to keep your workouts engaging.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of streaming classes
  • Running, cycling, and no-equipment options
  • Professionally designed training plans
  • Bluetooth equipment connection for real-time data
  • Virtual running track with social features
  • Personal exercise data tracking and progress monitoring
Features
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Want to lose weight, get strong improve flexibility or simply de-stress without even leaving your house? SPAX lets you stream hundreds of workouts straight to your iPhone iPad or tv. Membership gives you unlimited access to 15, 25, 30 and 45 minute classes with industry-leading personal trainers. Whenever you want, wherever you are. Quality classes, including running, cycling, elliptical, and no equipment courses. You can exercise with the world's top celebrity instructors at home. World class research and development team, a studio with design patents, and world-class star instructors. Each class is tailor-made, and scientifically developed by the most professional course team to present the visual and auditory senses in the most professional studio. All to make your exercise experience full of surprises and sparks, you’ll never get boring again. Features: Classes: Continuously updated Studio-style courses: including running, cycling, no equipment, etc.; Training plan: The class team is professionally designed to combine a scientific and reasonable training plan for you to help you achieve your goals; Bluetooth connection equipment, real-time data synchronization: support to connect treadmills, bicycles and other fitness equipment through Bluetooth, synchronize device data, and record your exercise in real time; Course leaderboard (Leaderboard): Take classes with SPAXer all over the world, you can see the rankings of others, challenge yourself and improve your rankings; Free running (Virtual Running Track): We understand sometimes you just want to run by yourself. Connect your exercise equipment and exercise at your own pace in SPAX Virtual Running Track. You can also record your exercise data. Here you can also meet people who’s doing the free running at the same time, so you are never lonely! Personal exercise data: Record exercise data throughout the process, you can see your exercise record, best performance, challenge yourself and see your progress. We have a 7-day free trial period, during which you can enjoy unlimited content. We will also update the free courses from time to time for all users to choose. SPAX offer a wide range of subscription options so that you can choose the right one for you(monthly renewal, quarterly renewal and yearly renewal). You can cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the terms. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will not be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Detailed information on our Terms of Use is available here - https://api-international.onespax.com/int/terms/ Privacy Policy - https://api-international.onespax.com/int/privacy/

Screenshots

WalkingPad4 screens
SPAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SPAX at 4.4 against WalkingPad's 1.6. SPAX also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 11%) and ratings volume (345 vs 68). WalkingPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 31) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence 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. SPAX sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WalkingPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPAX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPAX has 345 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of WalkingPad's written reviews are positive against 47% of SPAX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WalkingPad ships an update monthly, SPAX every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WalkingPad versus SPAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkingPadSPAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (68 ratings)4.4 (345 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.6% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68345 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB506 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer北京金史密斯科技股份有限公司Rhythm wave Technology Limited

Customer experience

WalkingPad

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

SPAX

All ratings345 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%

User reviews

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

SPAX

From 345 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Comprehensive workout programs and classes
  • 📊 Detailed fitness tracking and progress monitoring
  • 🎥 High-quality instructional videos
  • 👨‍🏫 Multiple trainer options and variety
  • ⏱️ Quick and convenient workout sessions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 📝 Excessive signup/questionnaire process
  • 🔌 Poor device connectivity and pairing issues
  • 📊 Inaccurate workout tracking and statistics
  • ⚠️ Misleading free trial and hidden costs

Bugs and requests

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

SPAX

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on 'Get My Plan' button
  • Login credentials not retained between sessions
  • Signup form swipes up and prevents data entry
  • QR code scanning not working
  • Device pairing fails or disconnects frequently
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  • Speed adjustment controls non-functional
  • Workout data not recording or appearing in history
  • Session data erased by unlabeled button
  • App stuck on welcome screen
  • Network errors preventing login
  • Treadmill stats mismatch with app tracking
  • App force closes after account creation
  • Birthday field defaults to May 1940
  • Widgets stop working
  • Payment charged multiple times
  • Premium content locked despite payment

Requested features

12 requests
  • Apple Health integration
  • Imperial measurements (miles/pounds) option
  • Skip signup option for device-only users
  • Simplified remote control functionality
  • Plate calculator for meal planning
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  • Live classes
  • Password reset functionality
  • Better customer service contact options
  • Turkish language support
  • Automatic workout data sync from treadmill
  • Pilates workout programs
  • Multiple device management

In-app purchases

None

WalkingPad

No in-app purchases

26 purchases

SPAX

Subscriptions21
  • SPAX 1 Month VIP$9.991 Month
  • SPAX Monthly Membership3 variants$18.991 Month
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$19.991 Year
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  • SPAX Monthly Membership$21.991 Month
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$25.991 Year
  • SPAX Quarterly Membership$25.993 Months
  • SPAX 6Months Membership$29.996 Months
  • SPAX Quarterly Membership2 variants$35.993 Months
  • SPAX 6Month VIP $35.99$35.996 Months
  • SPAX Six Months Membership$39.996 Months
  • SPAX Quarterly Membership$39.993 Months
  • SPAX Quarterly Membership$44.993 Months
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$45.491 Year
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$49.991 Year
  • SPAX Yearly Membership7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$53.991 Year
  • SPAX Membership (Free Trial)3 Days trial$53.991 Year
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$59.901 Year
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$59.991 Year
  • SPAX Yearly Membership7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SPAX Yearly Membership$99.991 Year
One-time5
  • SPAX Lifetime VIP$9.99
  • SPAX Lifetime VIP2 variants$19.99
  • SPAX Lifetime VIP2 variants$39.99
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  • SPAX Lifetime VIP$49.99
  • SPAX year cashback$59.99

Questions

Is WalkingPad free?
WalkingPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPAX free?
SPAX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WalkingPad or SPAX?
SPAX is rated higher. WalkingPad averages 1.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while SPAX averages 4.4 from 345 ratings.
Do WalkingPad or SPAX have ads?
Neither WalkingPad nor SPAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WalkingPad or SPAX?
WalkingPad ships an update monthly, and SPAX every 4 weeks. Most recently, WalkingPad was updated on October 7, 2026 and SPAX on October 16, 2026.

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