Basic Jogger vs Strider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Jogger
Easily track your jogging sessions with this straightforward app. It offers pause/resume functionality, detailed charts and statistics, and the ability to export your data. Switch between miles and kilometers effortlessly, with all data stored locally on your device.
- Pause and resume sessions
- Charts and statistics
- Export session data
- Switch between miles and kilometers
- No account creation
- Local data storage
Read full descriptionHide full description
Track your jogging sessions in a simple way. No accessories required. • Easily PAUSE and RESUME a session. • Get insights with CHARTS and STATISTICS. • EXPORT your sessions for analysis in a spreadsheet. • Quickly switch between MILES and KILOMETERS. • NO ACCOUNT creation. Data is stored only on your device. Translations provided by: juncotranslations.com (Japanese) Mei-Chen Chen (Chinese)
Strider
This app offers a clean and private way to track your runs using GPS. It focuses on essential data like pace, distance, and route history, with voice updates and lock screen live activities. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or subscriptions.
- GPS run tracking
- Private data storage
- Voice progress updates
- Live Activity on Lock Screen
- Widgets for stats
- Visual route sharing
Read full descriptionHide full description
Track every run in a clean, private GPS app with pace, routes, history, voice updates, and zero ads or subscriptions. Strider is built for runners who want the essentials without clutter. Tap Start, follow your progress, and finish with a simple history of the data that matters. Why Strider - GPS run tracking with distance, duration, pace, route, and run history - Private by default: location and activity data stay on your device, are collected only when you run, and are never sold or shared - No subscription, no ads, no social pressure, and no bloated coaching plans - Voice progress updates so you can stay informed without stopping - Live Activity on the Lock Screen for at-a-glance tracking - Widgets to keep your stats visible anytime - Visual route sharing with photo overlays and track animations Apple Watch support coming soon Strider is the private, lightweight alternative to bloated running apps.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Basic Jogger at 4.8 against Strider's 4.2. Basic Jogger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Strider's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Strider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Jogger asks for nothing beyond the download.
Basic Jogger holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively.
Basic Jogger ships an update every 3 months, Strider fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Jogger | Strider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allan Juenemann | Trung Luong |
Customer experience
Basic Jogger
Strider
In-app purchases
Basic Jogger
No in-app purchases
Strider
- STRIDER BOSS$4.99
