Comparison

StrideLog vs Run with Tandem

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

Head to head
About

StrideLog

This app guides beginners from walking to running their first 5K with structured training programs and audio coaching. It tracks progress, personal bests, and race performance. Features include offline functionality and optional iCloud sync for data backup.

Highlights
  • 9-week walk-to-run program
  • Audio coaching with voice feedback
  • Workout tracking and progress insights
  • Race logging and goal setting
  • Shoe mileage tracking
  • Offline functionality
  • iCloud sync
Features
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StrideLog is your complete training companion for going from walking to running your first 5K — and beyond. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced runner, our app provides the structure and insights you need to reach your goals. WALK TO RUN TRAINING • 9-week structured program designed for beginners • Progressive training with run/walk intervals • Audio coaching with voice feedback during workouts • Background workout tracking - stays active even when locked • Mark workouts complete as you progress • Resume training from where you left off INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS • Track your weekly distance, workouts, and pace trends • View your personal bests across multiple distances • Extended trends: 4 weeks free, up to all-time with Pro • Beautiful visualizations to see your progress • Monitor your improvement over time WORKOUT FEATURES • Simple workout logging with automatic pace calculation • Track distance, duration, and pace • Add notes to remember key details • Works fully offline • Optional iCloud sync to keep your data backed up across devices RACE TRACKING • Log races from 5K to marathon (5 races free, unlimited with Pro) • Set goal times and track achievements • Add photos from race day • Record race locations with weather data • Track personal records by distance • Historical weather data for past races (Pro) SHOE TRACKING • Monitor mileage on your running shoes (3 shoes free, unlimited with Pro) • Get retirement reminders based on mileage • Track multiple pairs simultaneously • See which shoes you wore for each workout ICLOUD SYNC • Automatic sync across all your devices • Delete and reinstall anytime - your data is safe • Two-way sync keeps everything up to date • Built-in and completely free • Your data stays private in your iCloud account PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) • Unlimited races and shoes • Extended trends: 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, all-time • Historical weather data for past races • Export your data to CSV or JSON • Future Pro features included at no extra cost DESIGNED FOR YOU • Clean, modern interface • Dark mode support • Works offline - no internet required • Privacy-focused - your data stays on your device • Optional iCloud sync for peace of mind Whether you're training for your first 5K or tracking your marathon progress, StrideLog provides the structure, insights, and motivation you need to succeed. Start your running journey today with StrideLog!

About

Run with Tandem

Features
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Tandem matches you with a random opponent every week for a simple challenge: who can walk more steps? No friends list to manage, no complex workouts to track—just you, your steps, and one goal: beat your opponent by Sunday night. HOW IT WORKS • Every Sunday at midnight, you're matched with a new anonymous competitor • Track your steps throughout the week and watch the battle unfold in real-time • Win by walking more steps than your opponent by week's end • Start fresh with a new match the following week FEATURES Weekly Competitions Get automatically matched with a new opponent every week. See their name and city, but nothing else—anonymous competition at its purest. Real-Time Battle View Watch your progress against your opponent with live step counts. Dynamic messages keep you motivated whether you're ahead, behind, or neck-and-neck. Daily Step Goals Set a personal daily goal (2,500 to 50,000 steps) and track your progress alongside the weekly competition. Competition History Review your journey with a complete history of past matches. See your wins, losses, and how you've improved over time. Home Screen Widget Keep the competition front and center with a widget showing your current steps, opponent's steps, and who's winning. Seamless HealthKit Integration Syncs automatically with Apple Health. Your steps are tracked in the background—no manual logging required. Privacy focused. No social pressure. Just walk.

Screenshots

StrideLog4 screens
Run with Tandem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run with Tandem at none against StrideLog's 1. StrideLog's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. StrideLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run with Tandem asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StrideLog versus Run with Tandem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrideLogRun with Tandem
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYANCY SHEPHERDUpsilon Technologies Pvt Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StrideLog

One-time1
  • StrideLog Pro Upgrade$4.99
None

Run with Tandem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StrideLog free?
StrideLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run with Tandem free?
Run with Tandem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StrideLog or Run with Tandem have ads?
Run with Tandem shows ads; StrideLog does not.

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