# Pado vs Moves Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pado at 76% against Moves Lite's 21%. Pado also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Moves Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (418 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pado sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Moves Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pado holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moves Lite has 418 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pado's written reviews are positive against 21% of Moves Lite's.

Pado ships an update every 2 months, Moves Lite every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pado | Moves Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pado/id781541632/reviews)** | [4.4 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moves-lite/id1418984896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **75.8% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Clauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/286091996) | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) |

## What reviewers say

### Pado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pado/id781541632)

This app allows you to record and analyze your outdoor activities like hikes and bike tours on a map. It also features a step counter, time tracking, and location-based actions that can automate tasks or integrate with smart home systems. Data can be synced via iCloud, Dropbox, or WebDAV.

**Highlights:** Record and analyze tracks/routes, Automatic background recording, Heart rate data integration, Step counter and floor tracking, Location-based actions, GPX/KML export/import, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Update to Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Standard Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Very Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


### Moves Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moves-lite/id1418984896)

This app automatically tracks your daily activities and exercise, including steps, distance, time, and calories burned. It operates lightly, consuming minimal battery, and allows you to view your movement routes on a map. Receive daily health status notifications to support a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Automatic activity tracking, Low battery consumption, Route mapping, Step, distance, time, and calorie tracking, Daily health status notifications

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Good replacement for the old Moves app
- 🚀 Lightweight and doesn't drain battery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking of steps, distance, and activities
- 🔍 Inconsistent location tracking and mapping
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Missing features from the old Moves app

**Reported bugs**

- Loses historical data
- Fails to track activity unless the app is open
- Misidentifies activities (e.g. cycling as driving)

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit tracked activities and locations
- Support for more activity types (cycling, running, etc.)
- Improved data export and sync options
- Better integration with Apple Health and other fitness apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pado free?

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

### Is Moves Lite free?

Moves Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pado or Moves Lite?

Pado is rated higher. Pado averages 4.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Moves Lite averages 4.4 from 418 ratings.

### Do Pado or Moves Lite have ads?

Moves Lite shows ads; Pado does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pado or Moves Lite?

Pado ships an update every 2 months, and Moves Lite every 8 days. Most recently, Pado was updated on September 18, 2026 and Moves Lite on September 21, 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.*