Comparison

Strider vs Jog Together

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

Head to head
About

Strider

Features
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Strider is the easiest way to find people to run with, right when you want to run. Whether you're new in town, bored of solo runs, or just want company for intervals, long runs, or easy miles, Strider helps you turn "I'm running" into "We're running". Easily see when and where your friends are running this week, and join them for a run that fits your schedule. How it works - Create a run in seconds: time, meeting point, pace, vibe - Join runs nearby that match how you feel that day - Chat inside each run to coordinate, say hi, or hype each other up - Show up and run together - no awkward DMs, no WhatsApp chaos Whether you’re training for a race, running with a local club, or just looking to meet like-minded runners, Strider makes it easy to find your people and run together. Some runs weren't meant to be solo.

About

Jog Together

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Jog Together makes it easy to find people to run with. Discover nearby runs, join in seconds, and turn solo workouts into social experiences. --- FIND RUNS NEAR YOU Browse runs happening around you based on distance, pace, and time. See what’s happening nearby and join instantly. CREATE YOUR OWN RUN Start a run, choose a meeting point on the map, and invite others to join. RUN TOGETHER Whether it’s a casual jog or a longer run, connect with others and stay motivated. --- JOIN GROUPS & CLUBS Connect with running groups, join club chats, and take part in recurring group runs. CHAT & COORDINATE Every run and group has its own chat so you can plan and communicate easily with participants. --- Jog Together is designed for meeting people and running together β€” not just tracking performance. Whether you're new to running, new in town, or just want company β€” Jog Together helps you find your people. --- Note: This app is intended for users aged 18 and above. Always meet in public places and use caution when interacting with others.

Screenshots

Strider4 screens
Jog Together4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strider at none against Jog Together's shown. Jog Together's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strider ships an update weekly, Jog Together every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Strider versus Jog Together: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStriderJog Together
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB78 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHesham MassoudSondre Fossa

In-app purchases

None

Strider

No in-app purchases

None

Jog Together

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strider free?
Strider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jog Together free?
Jog Together is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strider or Jog Together have ads?
Jog Together shows ads; Strider does not.
Which is updated more often, Strider or Jog Together?
Strider ships an update weekly, and Jog Together every 5 days. Most recently, Strider was updated on November 8, 2026 and Jog Together on November 5, 2026.

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