# Pace vs Walking Route

The clearest difference is price: Walking Route at Free against Pace's $0.99. Walking Route also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). Pace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#122 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Walking Route is free to download; Pace costs $0.99 up front. Walking Route sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pace ships an update every 4 days, Walking Route weekly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pace | Walking Route |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-step-tracker/id6779823959/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Torez Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562583137) | [Shunsuke Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809786886) |

## What reviewers say

### Pace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-step-tracker/id6779823959)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, helping you achieve your fitness goals. It features streak tracking and weekly progress history, all within a simple, distraction-free interface. Enjoy a one-time purchase for lifetime use without subscriptions or accounts.

**Highlights:** One-time purchase, Automatic step tracking, Daily step goals, Streak tracking, Weekly progress history, Widgets (Lock Screen & Home Screen), Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Walking Route

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-route/id6809786884)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sanpo Route - Small tip | $0.49 | one-time |
| Sanpo Route - Medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sanpo Route - Large tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sanpo Route - Extra tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pace free?

Pace costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Walking Route free?

Walking Route is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pace or Walking Route have ads?

Neither Pace nor Walking Route shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pace or Walking Route?

Pace ships an update every 4 days, and Walking Route weekly. Most recently, Pace was updated on October 6, 2026 and Walking Route on October 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.*