# Walk Diary vs Running Walking Tracker Goals

The clearest difference is rating: Running Walking Tracker Goals at 4.8 against Walk Diary's 3.2. Running Walking Tracker Goals also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 40%) and ads (none vs shown). Walk Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walk Diary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Walking Tracker Goals holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 109K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Walk Diary's written reviews are positive against 77% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's.

Walk Diary ships an update every 12 months, Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walk Diary | Running Walking Tracker Goals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-diary/id859875012/reviews) | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## What reviewers say

### Walk Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-diary/id859875012)

Track your walks with GPS, monitoring speed, distance, and calories burned. Save logs with details like mood and weather, and set walking goals. Supports background operation and sharing your progress.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for speed, distance, and route, Calorie calculation based on weight and activity, Save walking logs with mood and weather, Set walking goals, Background operation and lock screen support, Pause and resume functionality, Share progress via social media and email

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map | $49.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $99.99 | one-time |


### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walk Diary free?

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

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Walk Diary or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is rated higher. Walk Diary averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Running Walking Tracker Goals averages 4.8 from 109K ratings.

### Do Walk Diary or Running Walking Tracker Goals have ads?

Walk Diary shows ads; Running Walking Tracker Goals does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walk Diary or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Walk Diary ships an update every 12 months, and Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Most recently, Walk Diary was updated on October 3, 2026 and Running Walking Tracker Goals on October 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.*