Comparison

Takbo vs Stride

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Takbo

Track your runs with GPS and maps, recording distance, time, and pace. All your activity data is saved locally on your device for privacy. Share your runs on social media.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking with map
  • Activity logs (distance, time, pace)
  • Local data storage
  • Running history
  • Social media sharing
  • Heart rate monitor (fitness only)
Features
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# Takbo – GPS Running Tracker **Takbo** is a simple, privacy-focused running tracker that uses GPS to record your runs and display them on a map. *"Takbo"* is the Filipino word for **"Run."** Track every run with detailed activity statistics, including your route, distance, duration, and average pace. Whether you're training for fitness or simply enjoying a daily jog, Takbo helps you monitor your progress with a clean and easy-to-use experience. ## Privacy First Your privacy matters. Takbo **does not collect any personal information**. There is no account to create and no need to enter personal details such as your height, weight, age, or email address. All running activities—including your routes, GPS locations, distance, pace, and time—are stored **locally on your device**. **Note:** If you uninstall the app, all saved activity data will be permanently deleted. ## Features * GPS run tracking with interactive maps * Record and view your running routes * Track distance, duration, and average pace * Weekly activity overview * Running history * Share your activity summary on social media * Works offline with GPS tracking * No account required and no personal data collected

About

Stride

Seamlessly transfer your Apple Watch workout data to Strava. Enjoy the full experience of your watch's cadence data and showcase your achievements on Strava.

Highlights
  • Upload Apple Watch workouts to Strava
  • Utilizes Apple Watch cadence data
  • Integrates with HealthKit
  • Showcase personal bests on Strava
  • Slick user experience
Features
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Easily upload activities recorded with the Apple Watch Workouts app to Strava. Take full advantage of the cadence data and slick experience that the watch app provides and still be able to show off your hard slogs and epic personal bests on Strava. Stride uses workout data from HealthKit.

Screenshots

Takbo4 screens
Stride3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stride at 13.0 against Takbo's 15.1. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Takbo against 5.0 for Stride. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Takbo ships an update monthly, Stride every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Takbo versus Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakboStride
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRoger MolasSam Jones-Parry

Customer experience

Takbo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Stride

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Takbo

No in-app purchases

None

Stride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Takbo free?
Takbo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Takbo or Stride?
Takbo and Stride are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Takbo or Stride have ads?
Neither Takbo nor Stride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Takbo or Stride?
Takbo ships an update monthly, and Stride every 4 weeks. Most recently, Takbo was updated on September 20, 2026 and Stride on September 16, 2026.

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