Comparison

Strider vs Run Timer

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

Head to head
About

Strider

This app offers a clean and private way to track your runs using GPS. It focuses on essential data like pace, distance, and route history, with voice updates and lock screen live activities. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • GPS run tracking
  • Private data storage
  • Voice progress updates
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • Widgets for stats
  • Visual route sharing
Features
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Track every run in a clean, private GPS app with pace, routes, history, voice updates, and zero ads or subscriptions. Strider is built for runners who want the essentials without clutter. Tap Start, follow your progress, and finish with a simple history of the data that matters. Why Strider - GPS run tracking with distance, duration, pace, route, and run history - Private by default: location and activity data stay on your device, are collected only when you run, and are never sold or shared - No subscription, no ads, no social pressure, and no bloated coaching plans - Voice progress updates so you can stay informed without stopping - Live Activity on the Lock Screen for at-a-glance tracking - Widgets to keep your stats visible anytime - Visual route sharing with photo overlays and track animations Apple Watch support coming soon Strider is the private, lightweight alternative to bloated running apps.

About

Run Timer

Features
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Run Timer: Your Ultimate Running Companion Run Timer goes beyond a basic timer—it's an intuitive running planner and activity log designed for runners who want to stay focused on time, pace, and consistency. Experience running with a massive scoreboard-style digital display right on your phone screen! Key Features 1. Giant Digital Running Clock • Crisp, high-visibility full-screen digital clock that lets you check your elapsed time at a glance while on the move. • Customizable backgrounds with solid or shifting colors to keep your screen stylish. 2. Calendar-Based Workout Planner • Clean calendar interface to organize weekly and monthly running targets effortlessly. • Automatic logging: simply tap start, and the app saves your start time, end time, and total duration. • Check off completed sessions to build momentum and track your progress over time. 3. Rich Media Logs & Privacy First • Add photos and personal notes to capture memorable routes, weather conditions, or feelings. • All logs stay safely stored on your local device—no cloud uploads, no privacy concerns. Designed for runners who prefer pure time tracking over complex GPS maps. Just hit start and run!

Screenshots

Strider4 screens
Run Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strider at none against Run Timer's shown. Run Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Strider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Run Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strider ships an update fortnightly, Run Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strider versus Run Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStriderRun Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrung LuongSnowdropSoft

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Strider

One-time1
  • STRIDER BOSS$4.99
1 purchases

Run Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Strider free?
Strider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run Timer free?
Run Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strider or Run Timer have ads?
Run Timer shows ads; Strider does not.
Which is updated more often, Strider or Run Timer?
Strider ships an update fortnightly, and Run Timer weekly. Most recently, Strider was updated on November 5, 2026 and Run Timer on November 15, 2026.

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