# Stark vs Treadline

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stark at none against Treadline's 4. Stark also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Treadline's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Treadline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Stark asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stark ships an update every 10 days, Treadline daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stark | Treadline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadline-running-tracker/id6811929880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 428 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Larsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889502913) | [John Uschold](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774086700) |

## What reviewers say

### Stark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stark-workout-tracker-log/id6762795840)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Treadline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadline-running-tracker/id6811929880)

Track your runs and walks, collect virtual badges for landmarks and territory, and compete with friends. Features automatic tracking, detailed stats, and social leaderboards. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness data.

**Highlights:** Collect badges for landmarks and territory, Automatic run and walk tracking, Detailed activity stats (distance, pace, elevation), Social features: friends, leaderboards, clubs, Apple Health integration, Privacy controls for location and activity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treadline Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Treadline Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Treadline Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Treadline Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stark free?

Stark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Treadline free?

Treadline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Stark or Treadline have ads?

Neither Stark nor Treadline shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stark or Treadline?

Stark ships an update every 10 days, and Treadline daily. Most recently, Stark was updated on October 2, 2026 and Treadline on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*