Comparison

LYF+ vs StrideGate

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

Head to head
About

LYF+

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LYF+ is your longevity companion. The app turns your sleep and activity data into simple actions to improve 1% per day. What LYF+ does Calculates a Longevity Score based on your key habits (sleep, activity…) Estimates a biological age trend (indicator of how fast you’re aging) Gives personalized recommendations based on your own data Key features Sleep: duration, regularity, quality – understand how rest impacts energy Activity: steps, active minutes, consistency – stay in your optimal zone Daily score: instant feedback on what actually moves the needle Trends & insights: see the cumulative impact of your micro-gains over time AI Coach: simple tips adapted to your patterns Apple Health: automatic sync (sleep, steps, workouts, HR/HRV when available) Export: reports (PDF/CSV), widgets & complications (when available) LYF+ Premium Biological age trend & projections Full analytics & history Unlimited recommendations Reports & widgets No ads Priority support Who is it for? Busy professionals, everyday athletes or anyone who wants to live better, longer — LYF+ helps you install better habits and measure their long-term effect. Science & transparency Metrics and recommendations are inspired by published longevity and behavioral science. Biological age estimates are trend indicators, not a clinical measurement. LYF+ is not a medical device. Privacy first Your health data stays yours. Apple Health sync is encrypted and controlled by you. We do not sell your data. Terms of Use: https://lyfplus.netlify.app/terms-of-service-en.html

About

StrideGate

This app encourages physical activity by locking access to other applications until a daily step goal is met. It syncs with health data to track progress and offers motivational features to help users reduce screen time and build a walking habit.

Highlights
  • App locking based on step count
  • Apple Health integration
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Streak and calendar progress tracking
  • Customizable goals and themes
  • Motivational celebrations and quotes
Features
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StrideGate - Walk to Unlock Move first, scroll later. StrideGate links with Apple Health to count every step and keeps the apps you pick locked until you hit your daily goal so you curb doom-scrolling, cut screen-time, and build a rock-solid walking habit. Why StrideGate? • Walk-to-Unlock – gate any app behind your step target • Instant HealthKit sync – no extra wearables needed • Smart inactivity nudges – gentle reminders to get moving • Streak & calendar view – weekly / monthly progress at a glance • Custom goals & themes – set targets, colors, calorie estimates • Win moments – confetti celebrations + motivational quotes **Note: StrideGate requires an active subscription or lifetime purchase to access all features. Free trial available with Yearly plan.** Plans StrideGate Pro Weekly Auto-renewing each week StrideGate Pro Monthly Auto-renewing each month StrideGate Pro Yearly Auto-renewing each year( 3 day trial available ) StrideGate Pro Lifetime One-time purchase Privacy & Terms • Privacy Policy: sites.google.com/view/stridegateprivacypolicy/home • Terms of Service: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html StrideGate reads step data from the Apple Health app to power all features. Your health data never leaves your device without your consent.

Screenshots

LYF+4 screens
StrideGate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StrideGate at none against LYF+'s shown. LYF+'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. LYF+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and StrideGate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LYF+ ships an update every 3 days, StrideGate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LYF+ versus StrideGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLYF+StrideGate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Fradelcynq ventures

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LYF+

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly1 Year trial$39.991 Year
4 purchases

StrideGate

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is LYF+ free?
LYF+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrideGate free?
StrideGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LYF+ or StrideGate have ads?
LYF+ shows ads; StrideGate does not.
Which is updated more often, LYF+ or StrideGate?
LYF+ ships an update every 3 days, and StrideGate weekly. Most recently, LYF+ was updated on October 25, 2026 and StrideGate on October 24, 2026.

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