Comparison

StepStream vs Stride

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

Head to head
About

StepStream

This app helps you track daily steps, calories, distance, and hydration. It offers reminders and integrates with Apple HealthKit. Unlock a fun Wordle-inspired game by meeting your goals.

Highlights
  • Step and activity tracking
  • Hydration logging and reminders
  • Daily Swordle game challenge
  • Goal setting for steps and water
  • Advanced reporting with Pro version
  • 30+ drink templates
Features
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StepStream: Track, Achieve, and Play! StepStream is your ultimate fitness and hydration companion, designed to help you stay on top of your health goals. Seamlessly integrated with Apple HealthKit, StepStream lets you track and report on key health metrics such as Steps, Calories Burned, Distance Walked, and Flights Climbed. Stay motivated with daily hydration tracking and reminders to help you meet your water intake goals. Features at a Glance: Step and Activity Tracking: Monitor your steps, calories, distance, and flights with detailed insights into your daily, weekly, and monthly progress. Hydration Tracking: Log your water consumption throughout the day and receive timely reminders to keep you hydrated. Daily Swordle Challenge: Hit your daily step or hydration goal, and unlock a fun Daily Swordle challenge — a Wordle-inspired game focused on steps, hydration, and healthy living. Goal Setting: Set personal goals for both steps and water intake, and track your progress as you work towards healthier habits. Unlock More with StepStream Pro: Advanced Reporting & Insights: Get in-depth reports on your fitness and hydration data with advanced charts and statistics, empowering you to understand your health patterns and make informed decisions. 30+ Drink Templates: Log not just water but 30+ different beverages with our customizable drink templates, helping you track hydration more accurately. Whether you're looking to get fit, stay hydrated, or simply challenge yourself with fun games, StepStream offers a unique blend of tracking and gameplay to keep you motivated every step of the way. Why StepStream? Seamless Apple HealthKit integration Daily fitness and hydration reminders Fun, motivational gameplay rewards when goals are met Easy-to-use interface for tracking and reporting Whether you're looking to increase your daily steps, improve your hydration, or simply develop healthier habits, StepStream makes it fun and easy to reach your wellness goals. Stay active. Stay hydrated. And don’t forget to have fun with StepStream! To get access to the StepStream Pro content and functionality, you can choose between a Monthly ($1.99/month) and Annual ($9.99/year) auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged at the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. When cancelling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free Weekly (7 day) trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Terms of Service: https://nigelware.weebly.com/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://nigelware.weebly.com/privacy-policy1.html End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Stride

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Stride is a simple and thoughtful step tracker designed to help you stay aware of your daily movement. There are no charts to decode, no achievements to chase, and no pressure to do more than feels right. Just a clear view of your steps today, your daily goal, and how your activity changes over time. Stride connects with Apple Health to show your step data while respecting your privacy. Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Everything in the app is designed with intention: calm layouts, clear spacing, and a focus on what truly matters. Stride isn’t about pushing limits. It’s about consistency, awareness, and moving a little every day.

Screenshots

StepStream4 screens
Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stride at none against StepStream's 2. Stride also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. StepStream sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stride asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StepStream versus Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepStreamStride
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNigelwareALEJANDRO SANTOS GARCIA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepStream

Subscriptions2
  • All Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • All Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Stride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepStream free?
StepStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepStream or Stride have ads?
Neither StepStream nor Stride shows ads.

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