Comparison

Strainup vs Stride AI

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

Head to head
About

Strainup

Features
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Strainup is the training app that adapts to you — not the other way around. Create your own exercises, your own workouts and share your training routines. WHY STRAINUP? 100% CUSTOMIZABLE Custom sets, reps, weight, time, distance or free notes — you create your own exercises tailored to your training. UNIVERSAL TRACKING Forget generic gym apps. Strainup adapts to ALL sports. Create custom exercises for your calisthenics skills, cardio or flexibility work. FOCUS ON THE EFFORT A clean, efficiency-first interface. Log your workout in a few taps and get back to the bar. SHARE IN ONE LINK Share any exercise or routine with a friend, coach or community via a simple link. They import it in one tap. APPLE INTEGRATION • Live Activities: Follow your session from the lock screen — rest timer and current set without unlocking your iPhone. • Apple Watch: Validate your sets, track your reps and control your workout from your wrist. • Widgets: Today's workout on your home screen — no need to open the app to remember your session. KEY FEATURES • Automatic rest timer with background tracking • Reorder exercises during your session • Detailed history of your sessions and progress GREAT FOR • Calisthenics & Street Workout • CrossFit & Functional Fitness • Weightlifting & Strength Training • Running & Cardio • Yoga & Mobility SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Have a feature idea? Don't hesitate to suggest it — we build Strainup thanks to your feedback. Email: app@strainup.fr Privacy: https://www.strainup.fr/privacy Terms: https://www.strainup.fr/terms Download Strainup and take control of your progress.

About

Stride AI

Receive real-time voice coaching during your runs for pacing, effort, and plan execution. This app offers adaptive training plans and personalized feedback to help you run smarter and stay consistent.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice coaching
  • Apple Watch support
  • Adaptive training plans
  • Smarter run feedback
  • Personalized reminders
  • Multiple coach personalities
Features
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Stride AI is a real-time running coach for iPhone and Apple Watch. Instead of only reviewing your run afterward, Stride AI coaches you while you run with voice guidance for pacing, effort, heart rate, cadence, and training plan execution. Whether you are starting with run-walk intervals, building toward your first 5K, returning after time off, or preparing for longer races, Stride AI helps each run feel clearer, calmer, and easier to finish. REAL-TIME VOICE COACHING - Get audio cues during the run - Adjust pace and effort before the run falls apart - Hear encouragement at the moments it actually helps - Stay focused without staring at your screen APPLE WATCH SUPPORT - Run with Apple Watch outdoors - Get coaching on the go - Keep your phone out of the way - Follow your plan from your wrist ADAPTIVE TRAINING PLANS - Beginner-friendly run-walk progression - 5K and 10K training support - Easy runs, workouts, long runs, and race preparation - Plan guidance that responds to your recent running SMARTER RUN FEEDBACK - Pace and effort guidance - Heart rate and cadence awareness when available - Terrain and outdoor run context - Post-run reflections that help you understand what changed BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY - Weekly check-ins - Personalized reminders - Comeback nudges after missed runs - Coaching that supports progress without pressure COACHING THAT FEELS HUMAN Choose from multiple coach personalities, from calm and supportive to direct and accountability-focused. Stride AI is built to make running feel less lonely, less confusing, and more sustainable. Stride AI helps you run smarter, stay consistent, and enjoy the process one run at a time.

Screenshots

Strainup4 screens
Stride AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stride AI at none against Strainup's 2. Stride AI also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Strainup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Stride AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strainup ships an update every 2 weeks, Stride AI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Strainup versus Stride AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrainupStride AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor SimonAnkit Agrawal

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strainup

Subscriptions2
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Stride AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strainup free?
Strainup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride AI free?
Stride AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strainup or Stride AI have ads?
Neither Strainup nor Stride AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strainup or Stride AI?
Strainup ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stride AI every 4 days. Most recently, Strainup was updated on November 4, 2026 and Stride AI on November 5, 2026.

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