Comparison

SolePatrol vs Steply

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

Head to head
About

SolePatrol

This app helps runners track the mileage on their shoes to know when to replace them. It focuses on quick logging and managing shoe data without unnecessary complexity. Users can set replacement thresholds and archive old shoes.

Highlights
  • Quick distance logging
  • Track every pair of shoes
  • Set replacement thresholds
  • Edit shoe and run data
  • Archive old shoes
  • Full data export
  • Miles or kilometers support
Features
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SolePatrol is a simple and minimal running shoe tracker designed to help you keep track of the distance on each pair of shoes. Running shoes wear out over time, and knowing when to replace them can help prevent injuries and maintain performance. SolePatrol makes it easy to log runs and see exactly how far you've run in every pair of shoes — without clutter, accounts, or unnecessary features. The app focuses on what matters most: quickly tracking distance and managing your shoes Features: - Quick distance logging: Add runs in seconds using distance presets. - Track every pair of shoes: See total distance per shoe and monitor how close they are to your replacement threshold. - Set your own distance limits for when a pair of shoes should be retired. - Edit anytime: Update shoes, adjust runs, or correct entries whenever needed. - Archive old shoes: Keep a history of retired shoes without cluttering your active list. - Full data export: Export all your data as JSON for backup or personal analysis. - Miles or kilometers: Switch between miles and kilometers anytime.

About

Steply

Features
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Steply : Step Counter - Pedometer, BMI & Workout Tracker Track your daily activity, monitor your health, and achieve your fitness goals with Step Counter - Pedometer, BMI & Workout Tracker. The app helps you count steps, track distance, calculate calories burned, monitor weight changes, record workouts, and track outdoor activities with GPS routes. Whether you’re walking, running, hiking, or managing your weight, everything you need is available in one simple fitness app. MAIN FEATURES STEP COUNTER * Automatic step counting * Daily step tracking * Step goal monitoring * Activity history DISTANCE TRACKER * Track walking distance * Running distance statistics * Daily, weekly, monthly reports CALORIE TRACKER * Estimate calories burned * Monitor daily activity * Fitness progress tracking WEIGHT TRACKER * Record weight changes * Monitor weight trends * Support weight loss goals BMI CALCULATOR * Calculate BMI instantly * Monitor body mass index * Track BMI progress over time WORKOUT TRACKER * Record workouts * Track workout duration * Monitor fitness activities GPS ROUTE TRACKING * Track walking routes * Record running routes * View workout paths on maps * Outdoor fitness tracking DETAILED STATISTICS * Daily reports * Weekly reports * Monthly reports * Yearly reports * Activity charts GOAL SETTING * Step goals * Weight goals * Fitness goals * Progress monitoring PRIVACY FIRST * Your data stays under your control * No unnecessary account required Perfect for: * Walking * Running * Hiking * Weight loss * Fitness tracking * Health monitoring * Daily activity tracking Start tracking your steps, workouts, calories, distance, weight, and BMI today.

Screenshots

SolePatrol4 screens
Steply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steply at none against SolePatrol's 1. Steply also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. SolePatrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Steply asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
SolePatrol versus Steply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolePatrolSteply
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndre BoernerVan Manh Nguyen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SolePatrol

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$1.99
None

Steply

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SolePatrol free?
SolePatrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steply free?
Steply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SolePatrol or Steply have ads?
SolePatrol shows ads; Steply does not.

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