Comparison

Ksteps vs RunWard

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

Head to head
About

Ksteps

Features
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Ksteps is an app that helps you quickly check your step count directly from your Apple Watch face. With complications, you can instantly view today’s steps on your watch face, and the app supports a variety of complication styles. Add it easily without complicated setup and keep track of your daily activity at a glance. Key Features • Apple Watch complication support • Quickly check your step count from the watch face • Various complication styles available • Simple setup and intuitive usage How to Use Install Ksteps on your Apple Watch. Press and hold the watch face to open the edit screen. Select Ksteps when adding a complication.

About

RunWard

Features
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RunWard is your all‑in‑one running companion that helps you run smarter, faster, and safer. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, RunWard brings powerful tools into a clean, easy app. Key features: -Pace Calculator: Instantly convert goal times to splits, predict finish times, and plan workouts by pace and return a score. -Guided Programs: Structured plans for 5K, 10K, half, and marathon—complete with progress tracking, recovery guidance, and adaptive tips. -AI Posture Analysis: Record or upload a short running clip to get form insights on cadence, lean, foot strike, and symmetry—plus clear drills to improve. -Smart Insights: Weekly summaries, effort trends, and personalized recommendations based on your training history. -Competitive Motivation: Climb the ranks from Bronze to Diamond in our global community and earn specialized badges based on your distance and time milestones. -Race Finder: Identifies the closest upcoming race based on your current location and training focus, helping you bridge the gap between training and competing. -Friendly Design: Clean UI, dark mode, and offline support for key tools. Why runners love it: -Clear, coach‑level guidance without the complexity -Actionable posture feedback you can use right away -Flexible programs that fit busy schedules -Own your next run—with data that makes sense and coaching that moves with you. This app is subject to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ksteps4 screens
RunWard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ksteps at none against RunWard's 2. Ksteps also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). RunWard's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. RunWard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ksteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ksteps ships an update every 5 days, RunWard every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Ksteps versus RunWard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKstepsRunWard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiyeong JeongAngus Cheng

In-app purchases

None

Ksteps

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RunWard

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Ksteps free?
Ksteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunWard free?
RunWard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ksteps or RunWard have ads?
Neither Ksteps nor RunWard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ksteps or RunWard?
Ksteps ships an update every 5 days, and RunWard every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ksteps was updated on October 9, 2026 and RunWard on October 6, 2026.

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