# ASICS Runkeeper vs Walking Distance Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Walking Distance Tracker at none against ASICS Runkeeper's shown. Walking Distance Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). ASICS Runkeeper's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 42%) and ratings volume (379K vs 3K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ASICS Runkeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Walking Distance Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ASICS Runkeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASICS Runkeeper has 379K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ASICS Runkeeper's written reviews are positive against 42% of Walking Distance Tracker's.

ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, Walking Distance Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASICS Runkeeper | Walking Distance Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (379K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asics-runkeeperrun-tracker/id300235330/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-distance-tracker/id893236820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **379K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASICS Runner App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300226026) | [30 South LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331245760) |

## What reviewers say

### ASICS Runkeeper

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### Walking Distance Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-distance-tracker/id893236820)

This app helps users track their walking fitness goals with GPS. It offers real-time stats, maps, and voice updates, along with features for managing shoe mileage and sharing progress. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for walks, Real-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time), Color-coded speed maps, Voice progress updates, Shoe mileage tracking, Apple Watch integration, Calorie tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vima Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Walk Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Walk Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Walk Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Walk Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking walks
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Motivating results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Stops recording during walks
- 🐛 Premium features not working as expected
- 🔒 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops working
- Premium subscription not recognized
- Walks not properly recorded or saved

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually add/edit walks
- Include average speed metric
- Improve GPS accuracy and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASICS Runkeeper free?

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

### Is Walking Distance Tracker free?

Walking Distance Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ASICS Runkeeper or Walking Distance Tracker?

ASICS Runkeeper is rated higher. ASICS Runkeeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 379K ratings, while Walking Distance Tracker averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do ASICS Runkeeper or Walking Distance Tracker have ads?

ASICS Runkeeper shows ads; Walking Distance Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, ASICS Runkeeper or Walking Distance Tracker?

ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Walking Distance Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, ASICS Runkeeper was updated on September 25, 2026 and Walking Distance 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.*