# StridePal vs Physical

StridePal and Physical both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Physical's written reviews are positive against 71% of StridePal's. Physical also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). StridePal's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StridePal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Physical sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for StridePal against 5.0 for Physical. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StridePal has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of StridePal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Physical's.

StridePal ships an update every 4 weeks, Physical every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StridePal | Physical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridepal-step-counter/id6760667243/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minorbits LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072921823) | [Ryan McGee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782116557) |

## What reviewers say

### StridePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridepal-step-counter/id6760667243)

This app is a straightforward step tracker designed for iPhone and Apple Watch. It focuses on helping users achieve their daily step goals with a simple, motivating interface that avoids overwhelming data. Track your progress easily and stay focused on moving forward.

**Highlights:** Real-time step tracking, Daily and weekly progress stats, iPhone and Apple Watch integration, Simple, clutter-free design, Goal-oriented tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walking Buddies | $0.99 | per month |
| The Crew | $1.99 | per month |
| The Whole Neighborhood | $19.99 | per year |
| A Little Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Big Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stats & Trends | $3.99 | one-time |
| Above and Beyond | $4.99 | one-time |


### Physical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physical-activity-guidelines/id6787523039)

This app tracks your weekly aerobic minutes and strength training days based on national guidelines, personalized to your profile. It integrates with Apple Health to automatically log workouts and provides visual progress through simple rings. Features include live heart-rate zones, workout goals, and voice commands via Siri.

**Highlights:** Guideline-based weekly targets, Live heart-rate zones, Workout goals with progress alerts, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Outdoor GPS tracking, Strength logging with muscle groups, Widget and Live Activity display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Physical | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StridePal free?

StridePal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Physical free?

Physical is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StridePal or Physical?

Physical is rated higher. StridePal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Physical averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StridePal or Physical have ads?

Neither StridePal nor Physical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StridePal or Physical?

StridePal ships an update every 4 weeks, and Physical every 4 days. Most recently, StridePal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Physical on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*