Comparison

Walktide vs Stride

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

Head to head
About

Walktide

This app helps you increase your daily steps with a simple, calming interface. It visualizes your progress with a rising tide and offers gentle ocean sounds. Track your steps, set goals, and build streaks without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Visual tide progress indicator
  • Daily step goal setting
  • Daily Goal Streak tracking
  • Calendar history view
  • Home/lock screen widget
  • Calm Mode for focus
  • Gentle ocean sounds
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Walking is the most powerful thing you can do for your health. Walktide helps you do more of it, without the complexity you don't need. No cluttered dashboards. No confusing menus. Just your steps, your goal, and a calming wave that rises as you walk. WHAT WALKTIDE DOES • Watch the tide rise as your steps build throughout the day • Set a daily step goal that works for you • Build a Daily Goal Streak and see how many days in a row you've hit your goal • Review your history day by day on a full calendar view • Add a home or lock screen widget to check your steps without opening the app • Turn on Calm Mode to dim everything and focus on just the wave • Gentle ocean sounds play as you walk, with the option to turn them on or off anytime • Connects automatically to Apple Health • Works with iPhone, Apple Watch, and most fitness trackers including Fitbit CALM MODE • Tap anywhere outside the circle and everything fades away, leaving just you and the wave. A quiet moment in your day, whenever you need it. OCEAN SOUNDS • Soft, calming ocean waves play while you track your steps. Pairs beautifully with the rising tide on screen. Turn off anytime in Settings. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WALK MORE • Large, clear numbers. Simple navigation. No fitness jargon. Nothing you don't need. YOUR PHONE IS ALREADY COUNTING YOUR STEPS • Most people don't realize their iPhone has been quietly tracking their steps for years. Walktide connects to Apple Health to show you that data simply and clearly, with no new device required. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your step data stays on your iPhone. It is never shared and never leaves your device. Terms of Service: https://walktide.app/#terms Privacy Policy: https://walktide.app/#privacy

About

Stride

Features
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Step Journey turns your everyday walk into a real journey. Turn your daily steps into progress along real-world routes. Walk through Istanbul’s historic peninsula, explore Cappadocia’s valleys, and unlock new destinations as you go. WALK REAL ROUTES Explore curated walking journeys through real cities and landmarks. Follow the map, reach your step goal, and complete each route one checkpoint at a time. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your daily steps, weekly charts, personal records, and complete walking history in one place. COLLECT PASSPORT STAMPS Complete journeys and earn stamps for your digital passport. Build your collection as you explore new places. LEVEL UP AND BUILD STREAKS Earn XP, level up, and keep your daily streak alive. Every consistent walk brings you closer to your next achievement. STEP JOURNEY PRO Unlock unlimited journey routes, complete walking history, weekly charts, and more. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tarotdailyfocustermsconditions Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tarot-daily-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Walktide4 screens
Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

Walktide and Stride are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Walktide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Stride sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Walktide versus Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWalktideStride
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrisk Longevity, LLCYUNUS BALKA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Walktide

Subscriptions1
  • Walktide Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Stride

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Walktide free?
Walktide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Walktide or Stride have ads?
Neither Walktide nor Stride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Walktide or Stride?
Walktide ships an update every 5 days, and Stride every 5 days. Most recently, Walktide was updated on October 7, 2026 and Stride on September 28, 2026.

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