Reduce vs Stride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reduce
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Take back your focus. Reduce helps you block distracting apps, build daily focus streaks, and reclaim hours of your day - powered by Apple's native Screen Time technology. - FOCUS SESSIONS - Start a session and Reduce blocks your most distracting apps at the system level. Choose your duration, pick your blocklist, and get to work. No willpower required - blocked apps stay blocked until your session ends. - DUMB PHONE MODE - Turn your iPhone into a dumb phone with one tap. Only essential apps stay accessible - everything else is blocked. Perfect for deep work, family time, or a complete digital detox. - DAILY GOALS & STREAKS - Set a daily focus goal and watch your progress with a visual ring. Build a streak by hitting your goal every day - don't break the chain. - LIVE ACTIVITY - See your active session on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know how much focus time is left without opening the app. - RECURRING BLOCKS - Schedule daily blocks to automatically restrict apps during work hours, study time, or bedtime. Set it once and your blocks activate on their own. - KEY FEATURES - • Block specific apps or entire categories • Focus Mode: block distractions, keep everything else • Dumb Phone Mode: allow only essential apps • Session durations from 15 minutes to 3 hours • Daily focus goal with visual progress ring • Streak tracking to stay motivated • Live Activity on Dynamic Island & Lock Screen • Scheduled recurring daily blocks • System-level blocking via Apple Screen Time • Privacy-first: all data stays on your device - SUBSCRIPTION - Reduce is free with Focus Sessions, daily goals, and streak tracking. Upgrade to Reduce Pro to unlock Dumb Phone Mode, longer sessions, and recurring blocks. Terms of Use: https://reducescreentime.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://reducescreentime.app/privacy/
Stride
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Hit your step goal to unlock your apps with Stride. Lock distractions, move more, and start hitting your goals every day. Reduce screen time by walking. Stop endless scrolling and build real consistency. Set step goals, lock distracting apps, and unlock them when you move. HOW STRIDE WORKS • Pick which apps to lock (social media, games, streaming, or anything distracting). • Set a step goal and unlock time for the day. • Your apps stay locked until you hit your step target. • Walk, move, and complete your goal to unlock everything. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Turn distractions into motivation to move. • Build daily discipline and healthier habits. • Track progress toward your step goals. • No extra wearables required — works with Apple Health. FEATURES • Lock apps until you hit your steps • Custom step goals and unlock times • In app medals for consistency • Step tracking with Apple Health • Simple progress tracking and motivation WHO IT'S FOR If you're trying to reduce screen time, stop scrolling, stay focused, or build better habits, Stride helps you move more and stay disciplined. Perfect for anyone searching for: screen time blocker, focus app, digital detox, app blocker, productivity tools, or ways to walk more and scroll less. Walk more. Scroll less. Build discipline with Stride. Subscription Details: Stride Pro offers auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.Stride uses step data from Apple Health to track progress and unlock your apps when you reach your goal. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://moored-cartwheel-77e.notion.site/Stride-Privacy-Policy-and-Terms-of-Service-312366aee6b8801fb2c1e4561ed4d7fb Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Reduce and Stride are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Reduce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stride sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Reduce | Stride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apphaze | COOPER CHARLES GOEHRING |
In-app purchases
Reduce
- Reduce Pro Weely7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Reduce Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Stride
- Stride Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Stride Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year









