# Pockster StrongArm vs Miles

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Miles at 89% against Pockster StrongArm's 0%. Miles also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 108 months). Pockster StrongArm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Miles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Pockster StrongArm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Miles holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Miles has 157 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pockster StrongArm's written reviews are positive against 89% of Miles's.

Pockster StrongArm ships an update every 108 months, Miles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pockster StrongArm | Miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockster-strongarm/id301044470/reviews) | **[4.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 108 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greg Chaffins](https://appshunter.io/developer/301044473) | [Miles Vinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454856476) |

## What reviewers say

### Pockster StrongArm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pockster-strongarm/id301044470)

Measure your physiological state by testing your fine motor control. Hold your iPhone steady with your arm outstretched for one minute to pass the challenge. The app tracks your ability to maintain stillness against gravity and fatigue.

**Highlights:** Measure steady hand control, Test against gravity, Track physiological state, Challenge friends and colleagues, Simple, intuitive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Miles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265)

Track your running progress with a simple interface that displays distance, time, and maps. Set weekly goals and view your progress with live activities and widgets. Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Live Activities for real-time run data, Widgets for weekly progress tracking, Set weekly or monthly running goals, View run history with maps, Syncs with Apple Health, Apple Watch integration

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miles Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and minimalist design
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI/UX
- 👍 Easy to use, no nonsense
- 👍 Great for beginners and minimalists
- 👍 Privacy-focused, no data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking for some users
- 🐛 Occasional data loss/runs not logged
- 🐛 Lacks advanced features
- 🐛 Auto-pause feature missing
- 🐛 No way to change time or auto-stop

**Reported bugs**

- App deleted run data while paused
- Mile counter/pace counter not working
- Entire runs not logged
- App did not work at all (swipe down issue)

**Requested features**

- Send to Strava feature
- Siri commands for start/stop
- Black dark theme option
- Mile ran yearly goal
- Calories burned and elevation tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pockster StrongArm free?

Pockster StrongArm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Miles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pockster StrongArm or Miles?

Miles is rated higher. Pockster StrongArm averages 1.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Miles averages 4.9 from 157 ratings.

### Do Pockster StrongArm or Miles have ads?

Neither Pockster StrongArm nor Miles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pockster StrongArm or Miles?

Pockster StrongArm ships an update every 108 months, and Miles fortnightly. Most recently, Pockster StrongArm was updated on October 12, 2026 and Miles on October 17, 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.*