Stride vs Pupstep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stride
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Pupstep sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stride asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stride ships an update monthly, Pupstep every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stride | Pupstep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Efe Bulbul | Predrag Samardzic |
In-app purchases
Stride
No in-app purchases
Pupstep
- 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









