WalkCue vs Stride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WalkCue
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WalkCue is the walking timer for people who just want to walk β without the fuss. Tap start, get a guided walk with simple interval cues, and build a consistent daily habit. Pick a routine, set a goal, and go. Features β’ Quick Start β one tap, guided walk with warm up, brisk, and cool down β’ Interval cues β haptic and audio cues at each transition β’ Preset routines β beginner, brisk intervals, treadmill, recovery β’ Daily goal tracking β minutes walked, sessions completed β’ Walk history β see your consistency over time β’ Walk reminders β simple, reliable local notifications β’ Background completion alerts β notifications fire reliably even when the app is backgrounded, so your walk completion is signaled the moment it's predicted to finish β’ Works offline, large readable UI, one-handed use Privacy-first β’ No account, no sign-in β’ No cloud sync Β· anonymous, opt-out product analytics only Pricing β’ Free forever: quick start, built-in routines, one custom routine, one reminder, 7-day history β’ Premium Monthly β $1.99/month (auto-renewing) with a 7-day free trial: unlimited custom routines, full history, unlimited reminders β’ Premium Yearly β $14.99/year (auto-renewing) with a 7-day free trial: the same premium features, billed annually β’ Premium Lifetime β $7.99 (one-time): the same premium features, paid once, kept forever Yearly and monthly both start with a 7-day free trial; lifetime unlocks everything with a single purchase. Subscription details Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours of the period end. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription before the trial ends. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://has-deploy.github.io/walkcue/privacy-policy.html WalkCue supports daily walking routines. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or monitor any condition.
Stride
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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 Istanbulβs historic peninsula, explore Cappadociaβs 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
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Verdict
WalkCue and Stride are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WalkCue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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.
WalkCue ships an update every 4 days, Stride every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | WalkCue | Stride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | anthony mcmurtrey | YUNUS BALKA |
In-app purchases
WalkCue
- WalkCue Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- WalkCue Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- WalkCue Lifetime Unlock$7.99
Stride
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$24.991 Year









