Comparison

Walks vs Stride

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

Head to head
About

Walks

Features
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Walks: Where Every Step is Recorded Walks is more than just a timer; it is a systematic walk management app designed for those who love to walk. Focus on your steps today while looking at a massive digital clock inspired by marathon scoreboards. Why choose Walks? 1. Large Display with Overwhelming Visibility The moment you press the start button, a clear digital clock fills the screen. You can check your time at a glance, even from a distance or while moving. 2. Intuitive Calendar-Based Management Track how much you've walked this week or month at a glance through the Calendar UI. Experience the satisfaction of checking off your planned walks. 3. Photos and Notes for Precious Moments Save the scenery you saw or how you felt today with photos and notes. It becomes your own walking diary, going beyond mere numbers. 4. Simplicity without Complexity Forget about battery drain from GPS tracking or complicated settings. We focused on the essentials: planning, walking, and completing. "Your step today, Walks is with you."

About

Stride

Features
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Step Journey turns your everyday walk into a real journey. Turn your daily steps into progress along real-world routes. Walk through Istanbul’s historic peninsula, explore Cappadocia’s valleys, and unlock new destinations as you go. WALK REAL ROUTES Explore curated walking journeys through real cities and landmarks. Follow the map, reach your step goal, and complete each route one checkpoint at a time. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your daily steps, weekly charts, personal records, and complete walking history in one place. COLLECT PASSPORT STAMPS Complete journeys and earn stamps for your digital passport. Build your collection as you explore new places. LEVEL UP AND BUILD STREAKS Earn XP, level up, and keep your daily streak alive. Every consistent walk brings you closer to your next achievement. STEP JOURNEY PRO Unlock unlimited journey routes, complete walking history, weekly charts, and more. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tarotdailyfocustermsconditions Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tarot-daily-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Walks4 screens
Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stride at none against Walks's shown. Stride also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Walks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stride sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Walks ships an update every 3 weeks, Stride every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Walks versus Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalksStride
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnowdropSoftYUNUS BALKA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Walks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
3 purchases

Stride

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Walks free?
Walks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Walks or Stride have ads?
Walks shows ads; Stride does not.
Which is updated more often, Walks or Stride?
Walks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stride every 5 days. Most recently, Walks was updated on October 25, 2026 and Stride on October 13, 2026.

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