Comparison

Strove vs STED Run

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

Head to head
About

Strove

This app helps you build healthier habits for improved physical and mental wellbeing. It rewards your daily activities with coins that unlock real-world benefits. Connect your existing health apps and devices for automatic tracking and join team challenges for motivation.

Highlights
  • Activity tracking for rewards
  • Connects with health apps/devices
  • Team challenges and leaderboards
  • Guided meditations and workouts
  • Progress streaks and points
  • Rewards for self-care
Features
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Strove helps you feel better every day, at work and beyond. If you’ve been invited, you’re already a member of an organisation that cares about your wellbeing and wants to support you in building healthier habits. With Strove, everyday actions add up. Walk more, move your body, take a moment to reset your mind, or prioritise better sleep. Your activity turns into coins, and your coins unlock real rewards. It’s wellbeing that feels motivating, not overwhelming. Everything works quietly in the background. Connect the apps and devices you already use and let Strove track your progress automatically. No spreadsheets. No pressure. Just a clear picture of how small choices are boosting your physical and mental wellbeing over time. You’re never doing it alone. Join challenges with colleagues, cheer each other on, and climb leaderboards together. Friendly competition keeps things fun, while shared goals help teams feel more connected and energised. When you need a moment for yourself, Strove gives you access to supportive content that fits real life. From guided meditations and workouts to expert-led sessions, you can choose what helps you feel more balanced, focused, and confident. Why people love using Strove You stay motivated with points, rewards, and streaks that celebrate progress You build healthier habits without overthinking it You feel more connected to your team through shared challenges You get support for both body and mind in one simple app You’re rewarded for looking after yourself Strove works with leading health and activity apps, including Apple Health, Google Fit, Strava, Fitbit, Garmin, Oura, Polar, Suunto, Wahoo, Zwift, Zepp, and Ultrahuman. The app is free for members of organisations partnered with Strove. Feel better. Move more. Build habits you’re proud of. That’s Strove.

About

STED Run

Features
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Build running performance that lasts. STED is a calm, personalised training system for runners who value consistency, recovery, and intelligent progression. It gives you clear daily guidance and a structured plan without the noise, pressure, or random workouts. KNOW WHAT TO DO TODAY Open STED and see the most appropriate session for the day. Each recommendation balances the intent of your plan with recovery and recent activity, so you can train with confidence—or rest without guilt. FOLLOW A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU Start with STED’s aerobic-first foundation plan or build towards a specific race with a target plan for 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon. Plans are shaped around your experience, current constraints, goal date, and realistic weekly availability to develop rhythm, strength, support, and precision without losing sight of long-term consistency. SEE YOUR PROGRESS IN CONTEXT Review personal bests, training paces, and period-to-period performance. STED keeps the signal clear so you can understand progress without turning every run into a test. CONNECT APPLE HEALTH Optionally connect Apple Health to bring completed workouts into STED. Your activity helps STED compare what you completed with the intent of your plan and provide more relevant guidance. BUILT WITH RESTRAINT - Personalised daily training guidance - Structured, time-based running plans - Personalised 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon target plans - Recovery-aware recommendations - Apple Health workout integration - Personal bests and training pace guidance - Period performance comparisons - Flexible weekly scheduling - Account and data deletion controls STED is designed for fitness and training guidance. It does not provide medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, or concerns about beginning or changing your training, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Screenshots

Strove4 screens
STED Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: STED Run at 13.0 against Strove's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Strove versus STED Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStroveSTED Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStrove VenturesSTED

Bugs and requests

Strove

Requested features

2 requests
  • More diverse workout options, especially for strength training
  • Allow manual Strava entries for treadmill walks

STED Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Strove

No in-app purchases

None

STED Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strove free?
Strove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STED Run free?
STED Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strove or STED Run have ads?
Neither Strove nor STED Run shows ads.

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