Stride vs Step Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stride
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Stride is a simple and thoughtful step tracker designed to help you stay aware of your daily movement. There are no charts to decode, no achievements to chase, and no pressure to do more than feels right. Just a clear view of your steps today, your daily goal, and how your activity changes over time. Stride connects with Apple Health to show your step data while respecting your privacy. Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Everything in the app is designed with intention: calm layouts, clear spacing, and a focus on what truly matters. Stride isn’t about pushing limits. It’s about consistency, awareness, and moving a little every day.
Step Counter
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Step Counter - SLOX is a simple, privacy-respecting pedometer that turns your iPhone into a daily step tracker. It uses the built-in motion sensor (Core Motion) to count steps, then estimates calories and distance from your step count and optional body weight. A weekly graph shows your trend at a glance, and a daily goal helps you stay consistent. FEATURES - Live step count for today - Daily goal with progress ring - Estimated calories and distance - Weekly history chart (last 7 days) - Customizable goal, height, and weight - Supports 7 languages PRIVACY Step data is processed on your device. No account required. Step Counter is for general fitness tracking only. It is not a medical device. Visit slox.co.kr for support, privacy policy, and terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stride at none against Step Counter's shown. Step Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Stride | Step Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALEJANDRO SANTOS GARCIA | SEOKWON YANG |
In-app purchases
Stride
No in-app purchases
Step Counter
No in-app purchases









