# Walk Diary vs Red Diary

The clearest difference is rating: Red Diary at 5.0 against Walk Diary's 3.2. Red Diary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). Walk Diary's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). 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 Red Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walk Diary has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Walk Diary ships an update every 12 months, Red Diary every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Walk Diary | Red Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-diary/id859875012/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-diary/id1170809232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [Akos Polster](https://appshunter.io/developer/611826421) |

## 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 |


### Red Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-diary/id1170809232)

This app logs your outdoor activities like walks, runs, and drives, recording details such as distance, speed, route, and elevation. It offers automatic trip start and idle detection, voice announcements, and Siri commands for hands-free operation. Photos and notes can be added to your trip logs.

**Highlights:** Automatic trip start and idle detection, Voice announcements and Siri commands, Photo and note integration, Detailed trip statistics and maps, Live Activity and Home Screen widgets, Independent Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power User | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Walk Diary free?

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

### Is Red Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Walk Diary or Red Diary?

Red Diary is rated higher. Walk Diary averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Red Diary averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Walk Diary or Red Diary have ads?

Walk Diary shows ads; Red Diary does not.

### Which is updated more often, Walk Diary or Red Diary?

Walk Diary ships an update every 12 months, and Red Diary every 5 weeks. Most recently, Walk Diary was updated on November 6, 2026 and Red Diary on November 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.*