Comparison

Map My Walk vs Pace Ruler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Map My Walk

This app helps you track your walks, steps, pace, calories, and distance. It offers GPS mapping, progress insights, and community challenges to keep you motivated. It also provides personalized coaching tips for Garmin users to improve your walking technique.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking and route mapping
  • Step, pace, calorie, and distance tracking
  • Progress insights and goal setting
  • Syncs with wearables and health apps
  • Walking challenges and community features
  • Personalized Form Coaching for Garmin users
Features
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Map My Walk – Your All-in-One Walking Tracker & Fitness App Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or aiming for your daily 10,000 steps, Map My Walk is the complete Walking Tracker to help you build healthy habits and stay motivated. From indoor walking to outdoor hikes, this app tracks every step, pace, calorie, and distance to keep your goals on track. Map My Walk offers powerful GPS tracking, progress insights, and a vibrant community of millions. It’s the perfect walk tracker whether you’re walking for fun, weight loss, or marathon prep. Now with personalized Form Coaching tips for Garmin users to help you walk smarter and improve your stride. TRACK AND MAP YOUR WALK & EVERY STEP YOU TAKE - Use the built-in Walking Tracker to follow your walk with real-time GPS and a full walking map of your route - Get audio updates on pace, distance, duration, and calories - Track over 600+ activities including walking, treadmill walking, indoor workouts, and more - Use the Routes feature to discover new paths or save your favorite walks - Works perfectly for outdoor walking or walk at home routines - Sync with your step counter, Apple Watch and other smartwatches, and select health apps for complete tracking Whether you're using a mile tracker for distance goals or a pedometer to count your daily steps, this Walking Tracker has it all. ANALYZE YOUR WALKING PERFORMANCE ON EVERY MILE - View detailed stats like pace, elevation, heart rate, and calories - Set personal goals and see your progress with the steps tracker - Use the step tracker to stay motivated and consistent - Track your progress toward your walking for weight loss goals - See your total daily steps and how close you are to 10,000! From casual walks to structured routines, Map My Walk is the best free walking tracker for tracking improvement. CONNECT WITH DEVICES AND WEARBALES - Sync your walks with Garmin, Apple Watch, and other wearables - Connect to Apple Health for accurate heart rate, activity ring updates, and calories burned - Use Bluetooth to enhance tracking and performance feedback - Works great for indoor or treadmill walking routines Whether you're walking outdoors or inside, the Walking Tracker app keeps your data consistent and complete. JOIN FUN WALKING CHALLENGES - Participate in regular walking challenges to stay motivated - Compete with friends, set records, and earn badges - Share your workouts and achievements on social media - Get inspired by a supportive global community of walkers and fitness fans Push your limits or enjoy a daily stroll — Map My Walk supports every kind of walk tracker goal. TAKE YOUR WALKS FURTHER WITH MVP PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade your Map My Walk: Walking Tracker to MVP and unlock the best tools to turn your goals into achievable plans: - Create a personalized walking for weight loss or fitness plan - Use Live Tracking to share your real-time walk with friends and family so you can stay safe and connected—perfect for hikes and long walks. - Analyze heart rate zones to adjust intensity based on your goals - Create custom splits to measure specific distances with precision - Unlock deeper insights and premium performance tools Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can reduce battery life. READY TO WALK? Download Map My Walk today, the walking app free designed to help you take control of your fitness with every step. Whether you're using a step counter, walking for heart health, or simply looking for a reliable Walking Tracker, this app keeps you moving in the right direction. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pace Ruler

This tool uses GNSS to measure distances accurately on foot. Survey results can be viewed on an iOS map and shared easily. Customize units, calculation methods, and accuracy settings for precise measurements.

Highlights
  • GNSS distance surveying
  • iOS map integration
  • File sharing of results
  • Customizable units (meter, foot)
  • Multiple distance calculation methods
  • Adjustable GNSS accuracy
  • Automatic shut-off
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This simple tool utilizes GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) to survey distances on foot. The survey results, or tracking data, can be conveniently checked using an iOS map and are easily shareable via file sharing. Settings: - Remove Ads: This option removes ads via in-app purchase and displays a toolbar. - Units: Choose between meter, international foot, or U.S. survey foot. - Distance Calculation Methods: Options include iOS Default, Haversine, Hubeny (Simple Formula), Bowring, or Hubeny (Original). Bowring's method offers the best accuracy. - Reference Ellipsoid: Choose between WGS84 or GRS80. - GNSS Accuracy: Specify the allowed range of error. - Automatic Shut Off: If there's no movement for about 5 minutes, surveying will stop automatically. - Do Not Use Thumbnail: This option hides thumbnails. - Use Light Mode for Maps: The map is displayed in light mode even if you are using dark mode. Notice: Continued use of GNSS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Map My Walk4 screens
Pace Ruler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Map My Walk at 4.8 against Pace Ruler's 2.6. Map My Walk also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Map My Walk sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Pace Ruler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Map My Walk holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Walk has 481K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Map My Walk's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pace Ruler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Map My Walk ships an update every 2 weeks, Pace Ruler every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Map My Walk versus Pace Ruler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap My WalkPace Ruler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (481K ratings) — better2.6 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings481K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOutside Television IncTakafumi AMANO

Customer experience

Map My Walk

All ratings481,259 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,850 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.0%

Pace Ruler

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

Map My Walk

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Workouts not recording properly
  • Incorrect distance and time tracking
  • Syncing issues with Apple Watch
  • Unexpected app closures during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more exercise types
  • Improve syncing with other fitness apps
  • Allow editing of recorded workouts
  • Provide more detailed workout analytics
  • Implement automatic pause/resume functionality

Pace Ruler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Map My Walk

Subscriptions7
  • MVP Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly MVP$7.991 Month
  • Monthly MVP14 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • One Year of MVP with 30% off14 Days trial$27.991 Year
  • Annual MVP$29.991 Year
  • Annual MVP14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual MVP14 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Pace Ruler

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Map My Walk free?
Map My Walk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace Ruler free?
Pace Ruler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Map My Walk or Pace Ruler?
Map My Walk is rated higher. Map My Walk averages 4.8 out of 5 from 481K ratings, while Pace Ruler averages 2.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Map My Walk or Pace Ruler have ads?
Both Map My Walk and Pace Ruler show ads.
Which is updated more often, Map My Walk or Pace Ruler?
Map My Walk ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pace Ruler every 6 months. Most recently, Map My Walk was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pace Ruler on July 6, 2026.

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