# Walking Machine vs Treadmill Workout

The clearest difference is rating: Treadmill Workout at 4.7 against Walking Machine's 2.8. Treadmill Workout also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (294 vs 4). Walking Machine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Treadmill Workout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Walking Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Treadmill Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Workout has 294 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Walking Machine ships an update every 5 months, Treadmill Workout every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Machine | Treadmill Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-machine/id1532374639/reviews) | **[4.7 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **294** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loctek Ergonomic Technology Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/743663527) | [Vigour Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546613605) |

## What reviewers say

### Walking Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-machine/id1532374639)

Control your walking machine remotely with this application. Adjust settings and monitor your progress from your device.

**Highlights:** Remote walking machine control, Adjust machine settings, Monitor progress, Device integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Treadmill Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953)

This app offers guided treadmill workouts for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced. It helps users achieve goals like weight loss or improved health with structured plans and progress tracking. Features include audio coaching and integration with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Guided treadmill workout programs, Weight loss and strength building plans, Audio coach with guided cues, Workout logging and progress tracking, Apple Health integration, Warm-up and cool-down exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treadmill Premium: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great design and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Effective for structuring treadmill workouts
- 💡 Ability to create custom workout routines
- 🌟 Free features are good
- 🎧 Can listen to music while using

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive membership options
- ⚠️ Free trial is misleading, charges immediately
- 🚫 No refunds for accidental charges
- 🔄 App requires reselecting plan on every open
- 🔌 Only option to sign in with Apple account

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on download/opening
- Progress pauses if phone is locked or app is not in foreground
- Trial period charges immediately, not after trial
- App does not open without selecting a plan

**Requested features**

- Allow phone to go into standby or autolock without pausing timer
- Add ability to type notes at the end of workouts
- Announce upcoming workout segments (e.g., incline changes)
- Greater variation in workouts
- Option to sign in with an email address instead of just Apple


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Machine free?

Walking Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Treadmill Workout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walking Machine or Treadmill Workout?

Treadmill Workout is rated higher. Walking Machine averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 from 294 ratings.

### Do Walking Machine or Treadmill Workout have ads?

Neither Walking Machine nor Treadmill Workout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Machine or Treadmill Workout?

Walking Machine ships an update every 5 months, and Treadmill Workout every 2 weeks. Most recently, Walking Machine was updated on October 1, 2026 and Treadmill Workout on October 14, 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.*