Comparison

SoleTrackr vs StepNova

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

Head to head
About

SoleTrackr

Features
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SoleTrackr automatically tracks the mileage on your running shoes using data from Apple Health and Apple Watch. Know when to rotate, when to retire, and exactly how far each pair has taken you — with zero setup and no account required. YOUR SHOES. YOUR DATA. All tracking happens entirely on your device. SoleTrackr never sends your health data to a server, never requires a login, and never monetizes your workouts. TRACK EVERY MILE Runs import automatically from Apple Health. Assign them to your shoes in one tap, or let the smart suggestion engine predict which shoes you likely wore based on pace, distance, and your rotation history. KNOW YOUR GEAR See wear progress at a glance. Track cost per mile. Get notified when a shoe is approaching retirement. Never run a race on dead trainers again. BUILT FOR ROTATION Running one shoe into the ground? SoleTrackr notices. Manage your full rotation — daily trainers, speed shoes, trail shoes — and keep every pair in its prime. FREE INCLUDES · One active shoe · Automatic mileage tracking via Apple Health · Run import and manual assignment · Mileage alerts PRO — $4.99 ONE-TIME · Unlimited shoes · Full shoe garage with stats · Smart shoe suggestions · Cost per mile calculator · Wear insights and rotation alerts · Home screen widgets · JSON and CSV export No subscription required for the full on-device experience. From Genesis 37 Labs — small apps built with care.

About

StepNova

Track your daily movement with GPS, map routes, and receive coaching for intervals. Set personal records, follow training plans, and stay motivated with achievements and streaks. Share your live location for safety and log your post-activity feelings.

Highlights
  • GPS route tracking
  • Interval training programs
  • Personal records and route bests
  • Structured training plans
  • Live location sharing
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Post-activity journal
Features
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StepNova is a step counter and pedometer for everyday movement. Whether you're walking, running, cycling, or hiking — StepNova counts every step, maps your route, coaches you through intervals, and celebrates every personal record along the way. SMART ACTIVITY TRACKING Automatic step, distance, calorie, and pace tracking using your iPhone's built-in sensors. Supports walking, running, cycling, hiking, and elliptical — indoors or out. APPLE WATCH APP Start, pause, and finish a walk from your wrist. Live steps, pace, distance, and elapsed time on the watch, a seven-day chart, and a watch face complication for today's progress. Start on the wrist and your iPhone picks the walk up while it is still running. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND Your walk stays on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island — live timer and stats, with pause and resume, without ever opening the app. SIRI & CONTROL CENTER "Start my StepNova activity." "How many steps today?" Ask Siri hands-free, or start an activity from Control Center with one tap. Saved routes appear in iOS search. PERSONAL RECORDS & ROUTE BESTS StepNova tracks your all-time bests for steps, distance, calories, and pace. Save your favorite routes and StepNova will tell you every time you beat your personal record on them — with a full-screen celebration to mark the moment. INTERVAL TRAINING Choose from 5 guided interval programs — Walk-to-Run, C25K Week 1, HIIT 40/20, Tabata, and Active Recovery — or build your own with StepNova Pro. Voice prompts guide you through every work and rest phase automatically. WALK WINDOWS See the best upcoming hours to head outside based on real-time weather — AQI, temperature, UV index, wind, and rain chance, all ranked so the ideal window is always visible on your dashboard. LIVE MAPS & PERFORMANCE GRAPHS GPS route tracing with pace, elevation, and speed graphs. Review your splits, see your elevation profile, replay your exact path, and share your route after every activity. STREAKS & ACHIEVEMENTS Build daily streaks, unlock 50 achievement badges across Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, and compete with friends on a weekly step leaderboard. TRAINING PLANS Follow structured multi-week training plans — beginner, endurance, or race-ready — with daily targets and CloudKit sync across all your devices. SAFE WALK Share your live location with a trusted contact while you walk solo. They see your real-time position and path for peace of mind — yours and theirs. HOME SCREEN & LOCK SCREEN WIDGETS Glanceable step count, daily goal progress, and streaks — right on your home screen or lock screen without opening the app. VOICE COACHING Milestone announcements and interval cues spoken in your device's language. StepNova keeps you informed without you ever having to look at your phone. Your health, location, and activity data stays on your device and in your private iCloud account. It is never sold. StepNova uses anonymous usage statistics to improve the app; see the privacy policy for details. ——— STEPNOVA PRO Unlock the full StepNova experience: • Custom interval program creation • Unlimited saved routes • Unlimited friends on leaderboard • 25 more achievements to unlock • All training plans & structured challenges • Safe Walk live location sharing • Custom app themes Try StepNova Pro free for 30 days (available for eligible new subscribers). After the trial, your subscription automatically renews at $9.99/year unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Monthly plan available at $1.99/month (no trial). Lifetime access available as a one-time purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SoleTrackr3 screens
StepNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepNova at every 5 days against SoleTrackr's every 3 weeks. StepNova also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. SoleTrackr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StepNova sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoleTrackr ships an update every 3 weeks, StepNova every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SoleTrackr versus StepNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoleTrackrStepNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenesis 37 Labs LLCNAVEEN CHOWDARY PUTHUMBHAKU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoleTrackr

One-time1
  • SoleTrackr Pro$4.99
6 purchases

StepNova

Subscriptions2
  • StepNova Pro — Monthly$1.991 Month
  • StepNova Pro — Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Keep StepNova Free$0.99
  • Fund New Features$2.99
  • Power Future Updates$6.99
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  • StepNova Pro — Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is SoleTrackr free?
SoleTrackr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepNova free?
StepNova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoleTrackr or StepNova have ads?
Neither SoleTrackr nor StepNova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoleTrackr or StepNova?
SoleTrackr ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepNova every 5 days. Most recently, SoleTrackr was updated on September 25, 2026 and StepNova on September 23, 2026.

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