Comparison

Maru 陪你超慢跑 vs 小步慢跑

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

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About

Maru 陪你超慢跑

Features
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Maru 陪你超慢跑是一款 180 BPM 療癒系陪伴跑步 App。不是計步器,不是健身工具,是一隻陪你慢慢變好的小狗。 超慢跑是原地或低速踏步,維持每分鐘 180 拍腳步節奏。肩膀放鬆、不喘、不痠、不痛。適合所有年齡與體能,久坐族特別有感。 主要功能: - 180 BPM 精準節拍器,L/R 腳步聲交替 - 5 隻夥伴狗(Maru、Mochi、Hinata、Yuki、Cloud) - 13 首原創背景音樂 - 10 種拍點音色 - 武林等級 Lv.1-99 - 連續訓練記錄與寬限日制度 - 徽章收集系統 - 寫入 Apple Health 運動紀錄 - 100% 離線、不收集任何資料、不上傳 適合對象: - 久坐族 - 想動但不想去健身房 - 不想被排名焦慮包圍 - 喜歡可愛角色陪伴 - 晨跑、夜跑、室內運動 不評分、不比較、不催促。只用每天 10 分鐘的小步伐,陪你慢慢變好。 免費版:Maru 夥伴狗、4 首 BGM(晨曦草原、晨間竹林、夜跑霓虹、雨後石板路)、3 種拍點音色(節拍器、木魚、跑步鼓點) 解鎖完整體驗(NT$120 一次買斷,無訂閱):4 隻額外夥伴狗、8 首額外 BGM、7 種額外拍點音色。解鎖後共可使用 5 隻夥伴狗、12 首 BGM、10 種拍點音色。 ※ 第 13 首「武林之巔」是 Lv.99 的成就獎勵,練到就解鎖,不包含在付費內容中。

About

小步慢跑

This running app uses a steady beat to guide your pace, encouraging shorter steps and a comfortable rhythm. It offers audio options like energetic beats or music designed for running, allowing you to enjoy podcasts or audiobooks simultaneously. Focus on your body and surroundings rather than speed for a more relaxed running experience.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based running guidance
  • Adjustable cadence selection
  • Simple Beats audio with metronome
  • Rhythm Music for running
  • Podcast and audiobook compatibility
  • Focus on relaxed pace and body awareness
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Small Steps is a running app that uses rhythm to guide your run. Choose a cadence that feels right for you, then start moving to a clear, steady beat. There’s no need to chase speed from the beginning. Keep your steps short, settle into a comfortable rhythm, and run according to how your body feels that day. Start with 15 or 20 minutes, then gradually run longer and feel more at ease — until running becomes something that naturally fits into your life. The app offers two types of audio. Simple Beats include an energetic rhythm and two metronome sounds. They provide a clear, steady beat and can play alongside podcasts, audiobooks, and other audio from your favorite apps. Listen to what you like while keeping your steps in rhythm. Rhythm Music is our take on music made for running. The music stays built around a steady running rhythm, with subtle, natural variations to keep it from feeling repetitive. Instead of constantly checking your cadence on screen, let the sound guide your movement and help you settle into a relaxed, continuous run. Here, there’s no need to rush. Slow down, keep your steps light, and find a rhythm that feels like your own. Worry a little less about pace and numbers, and notice your breathing, your body, and what’s around you — the flowers along the way, the blue sky, the trees, and the breeze as you run. Take your time. You’ll get there.

Screenshots

Maru 陪你超慢跑4 screens
小步慢跑3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 小步慢跑 at none against Maru 陪你超慢跑's 1. Maru 陪你超慢跑's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Maru 陪你超慢跑 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 小步慢跑 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maru 陪你超慢跑 ships an update weekly, 小步慢跑 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Maru 陪你超慢跑 versus 小步慢跑: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaru 陪你超慢跑小步慢跑
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUCHEN CHANG凤琦 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Maru 陪你超慢跑

One-time1
  • 解鎖完整體驗$3.99
None

小步慢跑

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maru 陪你超慢跑 free?
Maru 陪你超慢跑 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 小步慢跑 free?
小步慢跑 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maru 陪你超慢跑 or 小步慢跑 have ads?
Neither Maru 陪你超慢跑 nor 小步慢跑 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maru 陪你超慢跑 or 小步慢跑?
Maru 陪你超慢跑 ships an update weekly, and 小步慢跑 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Maru 陪你超慢跑 was updated on October 18, 2026 and 小步慢跑 on October 13, 2026.

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