Comparison

Tread Tracker Miles vs SolePatrol

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

Head to head
About

Tread Tracker Miles

Automatically track the mileage of your running and walking shoes using step distance data from Apple Health. Avoid pain and injury by knowing exactly when to replace your footwear.

Highlights
  • Automatic mileage tracking from step distance
  • Manage multiple shoes with start dates
  • Visual mileage progress bar
  • iCloud sync for data backup
  • Private and secure Health data
Features
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Know exactly when it’s time to replace your shoes. TreadTracker automatically tracks how many miles you’ve walked or run in each pair of shoes using step distance data from Apple Health—no manual entry needed. Whether you’re a casual walker or serious runner, worn-out shoes can lead to pain and injury. TreadTracker makes it easy to stay on top of your shoe mileage so you can switch out your footwear before problems start. Features: • Accurate mileage tracking using step distance, not just workouts • Add and manage multiple shoes with start dates • Visual mileage progress bar so you know when shoes are nearing their limit • iCloud sync support keeps your shoe data backed up • No shoe type required — just mileage-based simplicity • Private and secure — your Health data stays on your device Why TreadTracker? You shouldn’t have to guess when it’s time for new shoes. After experiencing foot and joint pain from wearing shoes past 500 miles, we built TreadTracker to make sure you don’t have to. With HealthKit integration, your total distance is automatically updated in the background—so you can focus on moving, not logging. Built for simplicity. Powered by Apple Health.

About

SolePatrol

This app helps runners track the mileage on their shoes to know when to replace them. It focuses on quick logging and managing shoe data without unnecessary complexity. Users can set replacement thresholds and archive old shoes.

Highlights
  • Quick distance logging
  • Track every pair of shoes
  • Set replacement thresholds
  • Edit shoe and run data
  • Archive old shoes
  • Full data export
  • Miles or kilometers support
Features
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SolePatrol is a simple and minimal running shoe tracker designed to help you keep track of the distance on each pair of shoes. Running shoes wear out over time, and knowing when to replace them can help prevent injuries and maintain performance. SolePatrol makes it easy to log runs and see exactly how far you've run in every pair of shoes — without clutter, accounts, or unnecessary features. The app focuses on what matters most: quickly tracking distance and managing your shoes Features: - Quick distance logging: Add runs in seconds using distance presets. - Track every pair of shoes: See total distance per shoe and monitor how close they are to your replacement threshold. - Set your own distance limits for when a pair of shoes should be retired. - Edit anytime: Update shoes, adjust runs, or correct entries whenever needed. - Archive old shoes: Keep a history of retired shoes without cluttering your active list. - Full data export: Export all your data as JSON for backup or personal analysis. - Miles or kilometers: Switch between miles and kilometers anytime.

Screenshots

Tread Tracker Miles4 screens
SolePatrol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SolePatrol at 5.0 against Tread Tracker Miles's 4.3. SolePatrol also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Tread Tracker Miles's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. Tread Tracker Miles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SolePatrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SolePatrol holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Tread Tracker Miles versus SolePatrol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTread Tracker MilesSolePatrol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason PayneAndre Boerner

Customer experience

Tread Tracker Miles

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SolePatrol

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tread Tracker Miles

One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
1 purchases

SolePatrol

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$1.99

Questions

Is Tread Tracker Miles free?
Tread Tracker Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolePatrol free?
SolePatrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tread Tracker Miles or SolePatrol?
SolePatrol is rated higher. Tread Tracker Miles averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SolePatrol averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tread Tracker Miles or SolePatrol have ads?
SolePatrol shows ads; Tread Tracker Miles does not.

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