# Slow Jogging vs StepFox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slow Jogging at none against StepFox's 2. Slow Jogging also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). StepFox's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepFox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Slow Jogging asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slow Jogging ships an update fortnightly, StepFox every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Jogging | StepFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (808 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-jogging-running-metronome/id6483055079/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **808** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CMoney](https://appshunter.io/developer/503431064) | [RUEI HUNG SHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791387950) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Jogging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-jogging-running-metronome/id6483055079)

This app provides a metronome to help users maintain an optimal heart rate for Zone 2 cardio training. It offers personalized cadence recommendations and tracks exercise data to monitor progress. Users can also connect with friends for motivation and team streaks.

**Highlights:** Personalized cadence recommendations, Multiple metronome sounds and animations, Real-time pace guidance, Exercise data tracking (time, cadence, speed, calories), Progress charts and reports, Team streaks for social motivation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Great design and easy to use
- 🎶 Enjoyable audio cues
- 💪 Helps with consistency and motivation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't load
- 🔍 Timing and duration issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when receiving notifications
- Losing workout data during calls

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Increased group size for challenges


### StepFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepfox/id6793779019)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepFox Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| StepFox Pro Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Jogging free?

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

### Is StepFox free?

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

### Do Slow Jogging or StepFox have ads?

StepFox shows ads; Slow Jogging does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Jogging or StepFox?

Slow Jogging ships an update fortnightly, and StepFox every 4 days. Most recently, Slow Jogging was updated on October 24, 2026 and StepFox on October 24, 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.*
