Comparison

Stride vs Pupstep

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

Head to head
About

Stride

Features
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Stride is an advanced activity tracking app that helps you analyze your runs, walks, and performance in detail. With real-time tracking, pace analysis, and route mapping, make your training more structured and effective. Features • Track your runs and walks in real-time on the map • Analyze distance, duration, and pace in detail • Review past runs and monitor your progress • Compare your performance with previous activities • Clean and focused user experience For better results, track your data, analyze your performance, and keep improving.

About

Pupstep

This app motivates you to walk by letting you care for a virtual dog. Track your steps, dress your pup, and collect memories as you reach your daily goals. Your virtual companion stays with you on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Virtual dog companion
  • Step and distance tracking
  • Customizable dog outfits
  • Daily goal rewards and memories
  • Walk journal and postcard sharing
  • Home Screen and Watch face widgets
Features
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A little dog. A little reason to walk. Pupstep turns your everyday steps into time with a virtual companion. Start with a free Corgi, give them a name, and keep your pup nearby on your iPhone and Apple Watch. • Track your steps and walking distance with Apple Health. • Tap your pup for a hello and celebrate reaching your daily goal. • Dress your dog and collect a memory each day you reach your goal. • Keep a journal of your walks and share your favorite postcards. • See your dog and progress on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Watch face or Smart Stack. On Apple Watch, check today’s activity and remaining goal at a glance. After the first sync, your Watch can read activity locally while your iPhone is away. Setup, outfit selection, purchases, memories and rewards stay on iPhone. Requires watchOS 26 or later. Each breed has its own daily goal. Missed goals can make your pup chubbier; reaching your goal helps them get back in shape. Your bond stays. French Bulldog, Jack Russell and extra accessories are optional one-time purchases. No subscriptions, ads or account. Your data stays on your devices. Sharing is your choice.

Screenshots

Stride4 screens
Pupstep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stride at none against Pupstep's 10. Stride also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Pupstep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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. Pupstep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stride asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stride ships an update monthly, Pupstep every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Stride versus Pupstep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStridePupstep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEfe BulbulPredrag Samardzic

In-app purchases

None

Stride

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pupstep

One-time10
  • Blue Bandana$0.99
  • Sleepy Bandana$0.99
  • Cozy Scarf$0.99
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  • Party Hat$0.99
  • Gold Chain$0.99
  • Agility Bandana$0.99
  • Striped Sweater$0.99
  • Red Ball$0.99
  • Trail Harness$0.99
  • Jack Russell Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pupstep free?
Pupstep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stride or Pupstep have ads?
Neither Stride nor Pupstep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stride or Pupstep?
Stride ships an update monthly, and Pupstep every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stride was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pupstep on October 16, 2026.

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