Comparison

Strider vs Quiet Run

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

Quiet Run

Features
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Built by a runner who understands advanced tracking — and decided most people don't need it. Quiet Run is a running app that gives you space instead of pressure. No leaderboards. No social feeds. No alerts screaming in your ear. Just tap START, run, and reflect when you're done. SIMPLE BY DESIGN One button to start. Pause and resume when you need to. Stop when you're done. That's it. The interface stays out of your way so you can stay in your run. FEEL, DON'T OPTIMIZE After each run, choose how it felt — light, steady, difficult, freeing, stressful, or joyful. Add a photo, write a few words, or just save and go. Quiet Run tracks what matters to you, not what a leaderboard thinks matters. DROP PINS ALONG THE WAY Mark moments during your run with location pins. Add a note, snap a photo, or record a voice memo — capture what caught your attention without breaking your stride. DISTANCE & ROUTE — IF YOU WANT IT Turn on location tracking to see your distance and route drawn on a map. Or leave it off. Quiet Run works great either way. Every tracking feature is optional, because not every run needs to be measured. YOUR STATS, YOUR WAY See weekly summaries, streaks, and feelings over time. Toggle anything you don't care about. Hide the timer during runs. Switch between km and miles. Show or hide distance entirely. Make it yours. APPLE WATCH Start, pause, and finish runs from your wrist. Record voice memos and drop pins — everything syncs back to your phone. APPLE HEALTH Import past running workouts and automatically save new ones to Apple Health. Or don't — it's up to you. LIVE ACTIVITIES See your run timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. iCLOUD SYNC Your runs sync across all your devices automatically. 15 LANGUAGES Available in English, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and Polish. COMPLETELY FREE Quiet Run is free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no paywalls. If you enjoy it, there's an optional tip jar to show support. Running doesn't need to be a competition. Sometimes a run is just a run. Quiet Run is here for those runs.

Screenshots

Strider4 screens
Quiet Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Quiet Run at every 3 days against Strider's weekly. On price, ads, 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 Quiet Run sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strider ships an update weekly, Quiet Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Strider versus Quiet Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStriderQuiet Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrung LuongPragmaTec

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Strider

One-time1
  • STRIDER BOSS$4.99
3 purchases

Quiet Run

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Strider free?
Strider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet Run free?
Quiet Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strider or Quiet Run have ads?
Neither Strider nor Quiet Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strider or Quiet Run?
Strider ships an update weekly, and Quiet Run every 3 days. Most recently, Strider was updated on October 7, 2026 and Quiet Run on October 19, 2026.

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