Stride vs Pace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
Pace
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Pace is an iPhone screen time companion designed to help you reduce distractions, build healthier boundaries with apps, and create a steadier rhythm for study, work, rest, and bedtime. Instead of pushing extreme digital detox, Pace gives you practical tools to pause, reset, and stay intentional with your screen time. What you can do with Pace: • Start a Quick Focus session when you want a short period of fewer distractions • Review screen time patterns and usage insights • Monitor rule status and build more consistent daily habits • Use calm, supportive prompts to help you pause before returning to distracting apps Optional subscription features: • Plan Mode: create recurring schedules for app limits and blocking windows • Daily Usage Limits: set a daily allowance for selected apps or app groups • Open Limits: limit how often certain apps can be opened and how long each session can last • Advanced focus and app boundary controls Pace can be helpful if you want to: • Stay focused while studying, writing, or working • Reduce short-video, social, or gaming distractions • Build a better bedtime routine • Spend less time on your phone without using overly harsh restrictions • Understand your habits through simple, readable feedback Pace is built with iOS Screen Time, Family Controls, and Device Activity capabilities. Some features require system permissions, and availability may vary depending on your iOS version, device status, and system settings. Some advanced features require an optional in-app subscription. Privacy Policy: https://pace.gafoutech.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://pace.gafoutech.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stride at 18.0 against Pace's 26.0. 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
Both are free to download. Stride sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Pace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stride | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COOPER CHARLES GOEHRING | 爱民 邓 |
In-app purchases
Stride
- Stride Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Stride Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Pace
- Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
- Annual Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year









