WalkingStar vs KS Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WalkingStar
Control and track your KingSmith WalkingPad treadmill with this independent app. It offers multiple speed control methods, at-a-glance stats, and local history saving. Integrates with Apple Health for seamless workout data syncing.
- Multiple speed control options
- Real-time speed and pace zone display
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activity
- Local session history and summaries
- Apple Health integration
- Auto-pause and smart resume
- Dark-only theme
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WalkingStar is a no-nonsense iPhone controller and tracker built specifically for KingSmith WalkingPad treadmills (R-series, P-series, and C-series with Bluetooth). It is an independent third-party app — not made or sold by KingSmith. Pair your pad once over Bluetooth, then walk. No third-party servers, no accounts, no tracking. FIVE WAYS TO CONTROL SPEED Pick the one that suits your walk: classic +/- buttons, a vertical edge slider, a circular dial, a virtual SF-to-LA route that accumulates over time, or an audio-first layout that puts the time-elapsed front and centre and surfaces the current Now Playing podcast or song. Switch anytime in Settings. WHAT YOU SEE AT A GLANCE A bright accent block shows your current speed, the active pace zone (Stroll, Walk, Brisk, Power), and a range track. A 2x2 stat grid keeps Time, Distance, Steps and Calories visible. A Live Activity carries the same numbers to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you can glance at your phone without unlocking it. HISTORY THAT RESPECTS YOUR TIME Every session is saved locally to the History tab with a weekly summary card, a 7-bar mini chart, and per-day breakdowns. Tap any session to see the full detail and share a postcard image of the walk. BUILT FOR APPLE HEALTH Finished sessions write to Apple Health as walking workouts with steps, distance and calories. Permission is requested once and you stay in control — disable it any time in iOS Settings. DESIGNED FOR THE WAY YOU WALK - mph / km/h toggle that runs through every screen - Pace presets you can rename, reorder, and add to - Manual mode (you set the speed) or Auto mode (the pad follows your stepping position) - Auto-pause when you step off, with a smart resume that remembers your pre-pause speed - Dark-only theme tuned for OLED displays PRIVACY BY DESIGN WalkingStar talks to one device — your treadmill. No analytics. No telemetry. No accounts. Your walks live on your iPhone and (if you allow it) in Apple Health. That's the whole list. WHAT YOU'LL NEED A KingSmith WalkingPad treadmill with Bluetooth (most R-series, P-series, and C-series models). The pad is not made by WalkingStar — we're an independent third-party controller. OPEN-SOURCE HERITAGE WalkingStar is a Swift/SwiftUI port of the open-source WalkingPad web controller at github.com/CodeJawn/walkingpad. The Bluetooth protocol layer, the auto-pause/resume behaviour, and the cumulative-stat tracking logic were all derived from that original Python project, which is licensed under the GNU GPL v3. WalkingStar is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by KingSmith. WalkingPad is a trademark of KingSmith Co., Ltd.
KS Lite
This app simplifies workout tracking with one-click recording of duration, frequency, and calories. It offers a clear dashboard to view exercise trends and allows customization of training programs for a personalized fitness experience. Seamlessly integrates with Apple Health and Google Fit.
- One-click activity recording
- Concise data dashboard
- Customizable training programs
- Integration with Apple Health
- Integration with Google Fit
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KS Lite – Formerly KS Fit Lite App KS Lite retains the core recording functions while simplifying the process, allowing you to focus on the workout itself. 1. One-click activity recording: Automatically records training duration, frequency, and calorie consumption, requiring no additional operation. 2. Concise data dashboard: Intuitively view your exercise trends by week, month, and year, track your body's rhythm, and clearly understand your progress. 3. Customize programs: Freely set training segments (duration/speed/intervals) according to your own pace to create your own personalized courses. 【Seamless integration with Apple Health and Google Fit】 In KS Fit Lite, go to "Me" → "Settings" → "Third-party app services" → enable "Share all data". If you have any questions, please do not leave a negative review yet. Feel free to contact us: Official WeChat account: KingsmithWalkingPad Customer service email: kingsmithfitness@gmail.com In-app feedback: My → Help Center → Feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KS Lite at 1.5 against WalkingStar's 1.0. KS Lite also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KS Lite holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | WalkingStar | KS Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dhruv Parpia | Beijing Yiqipao Enterprise Management Center(Limited Partnership) |
In-app purchases
WalkingStar
No in-app purchases
KS Lite
No in-app purchases









