# Treadmill Workout vs WalkingPad+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Treadmill Workout at 81% against WalkingPad+'s 11%. Treadmill Workout also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Treadmill Workout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and WalkingPad+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Treadmill Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 291 and 267 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Treadmill Workout's written reviews are positive against 11% of WalkingPad+'s.

Treadmill Workout ships an update weekly, WalkingPad+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Treadmill Workout | WalkingPad+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953/reviews)** | [4.1 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkingpad-plus/id6505090388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **291** | 267 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 69 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vigour Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546613605) | [lolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/383811733) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Treadmill Workout free?

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

### Is WalkingPad+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Treadmill Workout or WalkingPad+?

Treadmill Workout is rated higher. Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while WalkingPad+ averages 4.1 from 267 ratings.

### Do Treadmill Workout or WalkingPad+ have ads?

WalkingPad+ shows ads; Treadmill Workout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Treadmill Workout or WalkingPad+?

Treadmill Workout ships an update weekly, and WalkingPad+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Treadmill Workout was updated on September 21, 2026 and WalkingPad+ on September 22, 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.*