Just Steps vs Stride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Just Steps
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There are many Pedometer apps, so why another one? - Simplicity / Ease of use - Aligned with the data from Apple HealthKit data - Drive focus on steps-related information. - Zero clicks to get the Steps-related information - Widget with Steps information - Simple insights/functionality that help achieve the result. - Key analytics Take control of your daily step goal with ease.
Stride
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Stride – Every step counts. Track your steps easily and automatically. Stride connects directly with Apple Health, so you can start instantly- without a long setup and without draining your battery. What to expect: - Automatic Tracking: Uses your data from Apple Health. - Gentle Motivation: Get helpful nudges to keep you moving. - Everything at a glance: Track your goals, distance, and calories in a clean design. - Privacy: Your data stays safely on your device. No stress, no social media, no distractions. Ready to go in under a minute. Download Stride and reach your daily goal! Privacy policy: https://stridefit.app/privacy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Steps at none against Stride's 2. Stride's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Stride sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Just Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.
Just Steps ships an update monthly, Stride every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Just Steps | Stride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prashanth Rai | Samuel Grass |
In-app purchases
Just Steps
No in-app purchases
Stride
- Supporter (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- Supporter (1 Year)$9.991 Year
