Strider vs Gulo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Strider
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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.
Gulo
Find companions for running, walking, and hiking. Discover nearby activities, easily host your own, and build consistent groups. Coordinate meetups with shared chats and location pins for a seamless experience.
- Discover nearby activities
- Host activities in under a minute
- Build recurring groups
- Shared chat for coordination
- One-time location sharing
- Activity history tracking
- Safety and blocking features
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Never run, hike, walk alone again. Gulo helps runners, walkers, and hikers find people to move with — no more dead group texts, flaky plans, or wondering if anyone else is actually coming. DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING NEARBY Browse a live map of runs, walks, and hikes posted by people near you. Filter by pace, distance, and time so you only see what actually fits your day. HOST IN UNDER A MINUTE Set a route, pace range, and meeting spot, and let Gulo handle the rest — join requests, waitlists, and a shared chat for everyone who's in. BUILD YOUR CREW Create a group for your regular running buddies, trail crew, or walking club. Set up recurring activities so your weekly long run or Tuesday hike is always on the calendar. COORDINATE WITHOUT THE CHAOS Everyone who joins an activity gets a shared chat to confirm details, ask questions, and share photos before and after you meet up. Need to share exactly where you are? Send a one-time location pin — never live or background tracking. KEEP YOUR HISTORY Every completed activity adds to your profile, so your running life lives in one place instead of scattered screenshots and group chats you can't find again. BUILT FOR REAL SAFETY Report or block anyone, anytime. Activity hosts and admins control who can join and who can post. Your data is never sold, and you can delete your account and everything in it, in-app, whenever you want. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email — no ads, no data brokers, no noise. Just people to move with.
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Verdict
Strider and Gulo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Strider | Gulo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hesham Massoud | Thomas Alley |
In-app purchases
Strider
No in-app purchases
Gulo
No in-app purchases





