# ASICS Runkeeper vs HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: ASICS Runkeeper at free with in-app purchases against HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker's subscription. ASICS Runkeeper also leads on ratings volume (379K vs 845) and review sentiment (74% vs 53%). HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ASICS Runkeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ASICS Runkeeper against 4.7 for HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASICS Runkeeper has 379K ratings behind it against 845, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ASICS Runkeeper's written reviews are positive against 53% of HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker's.

ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASICS Runkeeper | HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asics-runkeeperrun-tracker/id300235330/reviews)** | [4.7 (845 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happypupper-dog-walker-tracker/id1434159700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 845 |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ASICS Runner App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300226026) | [ranknoodle LLc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035152808) |

## What reviewers say

### ASICS Runkeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asics-runkeeperrun-tracker/id300235330)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.

**Highlights:** GPS activity tracking, Personalized training plans, Audio-guided workouts, Goal setting and progress monitoring, Integration with wearables and health apps, In-app challenges and rewards

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Runkeeper Go Quarterly | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Runkeeper Go Yearly no trial | $39.99 | per year |
| RK Go Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and helpful
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Customizable features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Syncing problems between devices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Subscription model limits free features

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not recording properly
- Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add treadmill/indoor tracking option
- Improve training plan customization
- Enhance Apple Watch app functionality
- Provide more detailed analytics and insights
- Allow pausing/resuming of workouts


### HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happypupper-dog-walker-tracker/id1434159700)

Track your walks and runs with your dog, monitoring steps, distance, speed, and routes. Set activity goals and discover new paths. Connect with a community of dog lovers for inspiration.

**Highlights:** Monitor walking/running statistics for you and your pets, Track steps, distance, pace, and routes on map, Set activity and step goals, Discover and save favorite running routes, Track personal records, Join a dog lover community

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Simple and easy to use
- 📊 Helpful tracking and stats
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🤩 Motivating and fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🤯 Unreliable sync with fitness apps
- 🤔 Confusing or cluttered UI
- 🔒 Lack of account management features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to post to feed
- Profile picture changes not saving
- Goals and settings not persisting
- Incorrect distance/time tracking in Health app

**Requested features**

- Allow selecting specific dogs for a walk
- Add ability to edit or delete past walks
- Improve data visualization and graphs
- Integrate with more fitness/health platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASICS Runkeeper free?

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

### Is HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker free?

HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ASICS Runkeeper or HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker?

ASICS Runkeeper is rated higher. ASICS Runkeeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker averages 4.7 from 845 ratings.

### Do ASICS Runkeeper or HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker have ads?

ASICS Runkeeper shows ads; HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, ASICS Runkeeper or HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker?

ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, and HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker monthly. Most recently, ASICS Runkeeper was updated on September 25, 2026 and HappyPupper Dog Walker Tracker on September 24, 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.*