# PaceFit vs Walkio

PaceFit and Walkio both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Walkio's written reviews are positive against 36% of PaceFit's. PaceFit's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 9.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PaceFit against 4.6 for Walkio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of PaceFit's written reviews are positive against 71% of Walkio's.

PaceFit ships an update fortnightly, Walkio monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PaceFit | Walkio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacefit/id6743693862/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkio/id6747422880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 9.1K |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #178 |
| Size | 187 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0.1 | 17.0.1 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SunRose Mobile Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804027011) | [广州极铂信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779048482) |

## What reviewers say

### PaceFit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacefit/id6743693862)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app tracks your daily steps and displays trends over time. It also allows you to record your mood, diet, and sports activities to gain a holistic view of your well-being. Personalize your profile and join a community focused on health and fitness.

**Highlights:** Step monitoring with daily, weekly, monthly trends, Monthly calendar view of walking statistics, Record mood, diet, and sports activities, Customizable user profile with avatar, Community of fitness enthusiasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Potential to earn rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Scam/Misleading app
- ⏱️ Excessive ads
- 🤑 Impossible to cash out
- 🤔 Unclear/Confusing mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not credited properly
- Impossible to complete tasks

**Requested features**

- Transparent and fair cash-out process
- Reliable ad credit system


### Walkio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkio/id6747422880)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app is a lightweight and accurate pedometer that tracks your daily steps, distance, and calories burned. It provides clear insights into your walking habits with weekly and monthly statistics, and visual progress tracking. It also offers a fun equivalence feature to visualize your walking achievements.

**Highlights:** Real-time step counting, Automatic calorie and distance calculation, Weekly and monthly activity statistics, Visual progress tracking, Fun equivalence feature, Apple Health integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PaceFit free?

PaceFit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Walkio free?

Walkio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PaceFit or Walkio?

Walkio is rated higher. PaceFit averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Walkio averages 4.6 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do PaceFit or Walkio have ads?

Both PaceFit and Walkio show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PaceFit or Walkio?

PaceFit ships an update fortnightly, and Walkio monthly. Most recently, PaceFit was updated on September 25, 2026 and Walkio on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PaceFit or Walkio?

PaceFit currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Walkio at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*