# Sharper vs Stride

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sharper at none against Stride's 3. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stride sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sharper asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sharper | Stride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharper-decision-diary/id6471383280/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-step-counter/id6816761374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Mercer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139082295) | [Mohamed Aboushady](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776680326) |

## What reviewers say

### Sharper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharper-decision-diary/id6471383280)

This app helps you make better decisions by sending messages to your future self. Reflect on past choices to gain clarity and improve future outcomes. It's a private tool for personal growth and understanding your decision-making patterns.

**Highlights:** Send messages to your future self, Reflect on past decisions, Gain insight into choices, Set timely reminders for reflection, Private and on-device storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-step-counter/id6816761374)

Compete with friends in step-based challenges and leagues. Turn your daily walks into races and track your progress with real-time updates and historical data. Offers customizable features and privacy controls.

**Highlights:** Weekly step leagues, Head-to-head friend races, Daily goal streaks, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Step history tracking, Private by default data

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stride Pro — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Stride Pro — Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Stride Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sharper free?

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

### Is Stride free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sharper or Stride?

Sharper and Stride are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Sharper or Stride have ads?

Neither Sharper nor Stride shows ads.

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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.*