Comparison

WalkPadLog vs DeskWalker

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

Head to head
About

WalkPadLog

Manually log your walking pad distance and sync it to Apple Health. This app accurately calculates calories burned and helps you build daily streaks with motivating reminders and achievements. It works with any walking pad and prioritizes your privacy by keeping all data offline.

Highlights
  • Manual walking pad distance entry
  • Apple Health integration for workouts
  • Accurate calorie calculation
  • Daily streak building and reminders
  • Milestone achievements
  • Works with any walking pad
  • 100% offline and private
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You're walking on your pad, but your Apple Watch shows zero steps. That's because your hands are on the keyboard instead of swinging. WalkPadLog fixes this in 3 seconds: read the distance from your pad's display, enter it, done. No Bluetooth, no pairing, no sync issues. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Every session is saved as an Indoor Walking Workout in Apple Health. Distance, steps, and workout minutes count toward your Activity Rings, even when your Apple Watch misses your steps at the desk. If you're wearing your Apple Watch during the session, your real heart rate is automatically attached to the workout. ACCURATE CALORIES No more flat estimates. WalkPadLog calculates your burned calories from your weight, pace and your pad's incline, using the MET formula from the Compendium of Physical Activities plus the grade term of the ACSM walking equation. Set your weight once in Settings or sync it from Apple Health, and your Move ring will reflect realistic values instead of a rough guess. BUILD YOUR STREAK Set your walking days and build a daily streak. Missed a day? Your streak resets, and a friendly reminder helps you start fresh, instead of pretending you're still on track. Smart reminders only notify you on days when you haven't walked yet. Motivating without being annoying. UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS 12 milestone achievements named after famous routes around the world: First Steps (1 km) → Marathon (42 km) → Paris to London (340 km) → Trans-Siberian Railway (3,500 km) Each achievement turns your daily walking pad routine into a long-distance journey. WORKS WITH ANY WALKING PAD Compatible with every walking pad, with or without its own app, flat or inclined. No Bluetooth required. Just enter your distance and you're done. 100% PRIVATE All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no analytics. Works completely offline.

About

DeskWalker

Features
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You can use this as the full description body (feel free to tweak tone/claims): DeskWalker helps you accurately track your under‑desk walking pad sessions right on your iPhone, with science‑backed estimates for calories, steps, distance and time. It is built specifically for walking pads and treadmill desks, so your movement while working finally counts toward your daily activity goals. Why DeskWalker? Designed for under‑desk walking pads and treadmill desks, not outdoor runs or generic workouts. Uses iPhone motion sensors and Apple Health integration to capture steps even when your watch or default apps struggle on a treadmill. Simple session‑based tracking: tap to start when you step on your walking pad, tap to stop when you’re done. Key features Track steps, distance, calories and duration for every walking pad session. Automatically save workouts to Apple Health so they appear alongside your other activity data. See daily totals and trends from your desk walking, separate from outdoor walks or runs. Works great with common “walking pad” and under‑desk treadmills used in home offices and remote work setups. Private by design: all health data stays on your device and uses Apple’s HealthKit framework. AI Insights powered by Apple Intelligence Perfect for Remote workers and home‑office users with under‑desk treadmills or folding walking pads. Knowledge workers who want to increase daily steps without leaving their desk. Anyone frustrated that their current apps under‑count steps on a walking pad or treadmill desk. Privacy DeskWalker uses Apple HealthKit to read and write step and workout data with your explicit permission. Your health data is stored securely on your device and is never sold or used for advertising. Download DeskWalker today and turn your time at the desk into meaningful movement Privacy Policy: https://deskwalker.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://deskwalker.app/terms/

Screenshots

WalkPadLog4 screens
DeskWalker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DeskWalker at weekly against WalkPadLog's every 2 weeks. DeskWalker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. WalkPadLog sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DeskWalker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WalkPadLog ships an update every 2 weeks, DeskWalker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
WalkPadLog versus DeskWalker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalkPadLogDeskWalker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohannes SchmidtRadoslaw Jozefowicz

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WalkPadLog

One-time3
  • A coffee$0.99
  • Coffee and cake$2.99
  • Breakfast$4.99
3 purchases

DeskWalker

Subscriptions2
  • DeskWalker3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$17.99

Questions

Is WalkPadLog free?
WalkPadLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeskWalker free?
DeskWalker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WalkPadLog or DeskWalker have ads?
Neither WalkPadLog nor DeskWalker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WalkPadLog or DeskWalker?
WalkPadLog ships an update every 2 weeks, and DeskWalker weekly. Most recently, WalkPadLog was updated on October 28, 2026 and DeskWalker on October 25, 2026.

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