# Walking Machine vs WalkingPad+

The clearest difference is rating: WalkingPad+ at 4.2 against Walking Machine's 2.8. WalkingPad+ also leads on ratings volume (310 vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Walking Machine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WalkingPad+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Walking Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

WalkingPad+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WalkingPad+ has 310 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Walking Machine ships an update every 5 months, WalkingPad+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walking Machine | WalkingPad+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-machine/id1532374639/reviews) | **[4.2 (310 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkingpad-plus/id6505090388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **310** |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loctek Ergonomic Technology Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/743663527) | [lolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/383811733) |

## 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


### WalkingPad+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkingpad-plus/id6505090388)

Enhance your treadmill experience with personalized workouts, real-time progress tracking, and music synchronization. Achieve your fitness goals with guided programs and stay motivated with custom reminders.

**Highlights:** Customized workouts for all models, Real-time stats tracking, Personalized goal setting, Guided cardio, stretching, and strength programs, Music tempo synchronization, Workout reminders and notifications, Health app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WalkingPad+ 1 Month Access | $4.99 | per month |
| WalkingPad+ 1 Year Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walking Machine free?

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

### Is WalkingPad+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walking Machine or WalkingPad+?

WalkingPad+ is rated higher. Walking Machine averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WalkingPad+ averages 4.2 from 310 ratings.

### Do Walking Machine or WalkingPad+ have ads?

WalkingPad+ shows ads; Walking Machine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walking Machine or WalkingPad+?

Walking Machine ships an update every 5 months, and WalkingPad+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Walking Machine was updated on October 1, 2026 and WalkingPad+ on October 9, 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.*