# Map My Walk vs Pace Ruler

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Walk | Pace Ruler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (481K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492/reviews)** | [2.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-ruler/id588276050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **481K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 168 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [Takafumi AMANO](https://appshunter.io/developer/581065340) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Walk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MVP Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly MVP | $9.99 | per month |
| One Year of MVP with 30% off | $27.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual MVP | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💡 Motivating features
- 👍 Helpful for fitness goals
- 👍 Efficient for daily walks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
- 🐛 Unreliable data recording
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Frustrating paid subscription model

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-ruler/id588276050)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*