Comparison

Soft Step vs Pulto

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

Head to head
About

Soft Step

Features
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Soft Step — Slow Jogging Timer & Metronome Designed specifically for slow jogging, Soft Step combines a timer and metronome to help you maintain steady cadence and complete every workout with ease. Whether you're new to exercise or an experienced runner pursuing a healthier lifestyle, Soft Step keeps you focused on every step's rhythm. 【Why Slow Jogging?】 Slow jogging originated in Japan as a low-intensity, high-benefit aerobic exercise: • Burns 2-3x more calories than brisk walking • Low joint impact, suitable for all ages • 180 SPM cadence improves exercise efficiency • Perfect for beginners, seniors, and recovery 【Core Features】 Flexible Timer • Duration: 1-120 minutes, fully customizable • Quick presets: 10/20/30 minutes one-tap access • Pause/resume anytime Professional Metronome • Cadence range: 60-180 BPM, fully customizable • 3 sound options: Classic tick/Soft beep/Drum • Background playback for steady rhythm Apple Watch Integration • View on your wrist: Progress, time remaining, current cadence • Heart rate monitoring: Real-time heart rate display Health Data Tracking • Auto-sync with Apple Health • Records steps, calories, heart rate, distance • Complete workout history • Consecutive day streak tracking for motivation Daily Workout Reminder • Customizable reminder time • One-tap on/off control 【Perfect For】 • Beginners worried about exercise injuries • Seniors needing low-intensity aerobic exercise • Those wanting weight loss without intense workouts • Health-conscious individuals building exercise habits • Apple Watch users seeking complete health data integration 【Why Choose Soft Step?】 • Focused on slow jogging, no unnecessary features • Clean interface, intuitive operation • Deep Apple Watch integration • Supports iPhone & iPad • 5 languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean Download Soft Step now and start your healthy jogging journey with the right rhythm. Change starts today with just 10 minutes a day!

About

Pulto

Features
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Runtronome is a running metronome built for runners. Set your ideal BPM, run to a consistent beat, and keep your cadence steady. Key features • Adjust BPM • Choose from metronome sounds • Control volume • Session timer • Haptic intensity • Light and Dark Mode • Apple Watch support Core iPhone features are free. Apple Watch features unlock with a one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Soft Step4 screens
Pulto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soft Step at none against Pulto's 1. Soft Step also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Pulto's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price 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. Pulto sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Soft Step asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soft Step ships an update every 5 days, Pulto every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Soft Step versus Pulto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoft StepPulto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHong Yan WengSAME STUDIO

In-app purchases

None

Soft Step

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulto

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Soft Step free?
Soft Step is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulto free?
Pulto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soft Step or Pulto have ads?
Soft Step shows ads; Pulto does not.
Which is updated more often, Soft Step or Pulto?
Soft Step ships an update every 5 days, and Pulto every 3 weeks. Most recently, Soft Step was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pulto on October 2, 2026.

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