Comparison

StrideMap vs EverSteps

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

Head to head
About

StrideMap

This app transforms your daily step count into tangible distances, visualizing your progress through relatable real-world achievements. Explore milestones like traversing continents or completing famous marathons, all based on your walking data.

Highlights
  • Converts steps to real-world distances
  • Visualizes progress with inspiring milestones
  • 78 milestones across 10 categories
  • View data by time period (daily, monthly, yearly)
  • Customizable stride length
  • Privacy-focused on-device processing
Features
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How far have you actually walked? StrideMap converts your HealthKit step data into real-world distances and shows your achievements through familiar, inspiring milestones. "Last year, I walked the equivalent of Tokyo to Osaka — and back." "This month, I covered the full Hakone Ekiden course." Your daily steps suddenly feel a lot more meaningful. [78 Milestones across 10 Categories] StrideMap matches your steps to milestones you can picture. Islands Okinawa, Taiwan, Hawaii, Iceland… City Travel Tokyo–Osaka, Tokyo–Seoul, Earth's circumference… Rivers & Mountains Shinano River, Mississippi, Appalachian Trail… Events Tokyo Marathon, Hakone Ekiden, NY Marathon… Cycling Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta… Circuits Suzuka, Monaco, Nürburgring… Railways Yamanote Line, Trans-Siberian, Orient Express… Continental Crossings & Traversals Space ISS orbit, Earth–Moon, Earth–Sun… [5 Time Periods] View yesterday, last month, last year, past 3 years, or all time. Find out exactly how far you've walked in your entire life. [Privacy First] All processing happens on your device. No data is ever sent to external servers. [More Features] - Customizable stride length for accurate distance - Metric and imperial units - Japanese, English, and Korean support - iPhone & iPad, all orientations Walking gets a little more exciting.

About

EverSteps

Transform your walks into a cozy, story-driven RPG. Track steps to unlock new narrative chapters, customize your personal den, and build bonds with charming animal companions. The more you move, the more the adventure unfolds.

Highlights
  • Story-driven step tracking
  • Den customization and decoration
  • Bond with animal companions
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Mindful movement focus
  • Unlock new story chapters
Features
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Turn every step into an adventure. EverSteps transforms your daily walks into a cozy, story-driven RPG. Track your steps, unlock new chapters of an unfolding narrative, customize your den, and bond with charming companions — all powered by your real-world walking. A STORY THAT UNFOLDS AS YOU WALK Every step brings you closer to the next chapter. A mysterious world reveals itself the more you move — unlock new story beats, discover hidden lore, and watch the narrative grow alongside your daily walks. The further you go, the more the story opens up. MAKE YOUR DEN YOUR OWN Customize and decorate your cozy den with items you earn along the way. Arrange furniture, unlock new decorations, and make it a space that feels uniquely yours. Your den evolves as your journey progresses. COMPANIONS WHO CARE Meet charming animal companions — a curious fox, a wise owl, a gentle deer, and more. Each has their own personality and grows closer to you as you walk together. They'll greet you in the morning, comment on the weather, and share thoughtful reflections on your week. APPLE WATCH COMPANION APP Track your steps right from your wrist. The EverSteps Apple Watch app keeps you connected to your journey throughout the day — check your progress, see your step count, and stay motivated without reaching for your phone. WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE No pressure. No competition. EverSteps is designed for mindful movement. Whether you take 1,000 steps or 10,000, your story progresses and your companions are happy to see you. WHO THIS IS FOR - Anyone who wants to walk more but needs gentle motivation - People who love cozy games and story-driven experiences - Walkers who want to track steps without the pressure of competition - Anyone looking for a peaceful daily ritual FREE TO START - Full step tracking and den customization - Story progression and companion interactions - Premium unlocks AI-powered weekly reflections and bonus companions Start walking. Start exploring. Your story is waiting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StrideMap4 screens
EverSteps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StrideMap at every 3 days against EverSteps's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. StrideMap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EverSteps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StrideMap against 5.0 for EverSteps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StrideMap ships an update every 3 days, EverSteps every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
StrideMap versus EverSteps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrideMapEverSteps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi KanzakiJeff Cedilla

Customer experience

StrideMap

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

EverSteps

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StrideMap

One-time1
  • StrideMap Premium$2.99
3 purchases

EverSteps

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is StrideMap free?
StrideMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EverSteps free?
EverSteps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StrideMap or EverSteps?
StrideMap and EverSteps are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do StrideMap or EverSteps have ads?
Neither StrideMap nor EverSteps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StrideMap or EverSteps?
StrideMap ships an update every 3 days, and EverSteps every 6 weeks. Most recently, StrideMap was updated on October 25, 2026 and EverSteps on October 10, 2026.

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