Comparison

Strideloft vs EqualSub

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

Head to head
About

Strideloft

Features
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Build a staged cadence session with optional audible cues, track active stage time and keep an honest record of completed or shortened sessions. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Sessions, name a plan and set each stage’s duration and target steps per minute. 2. Start the session. Turn audible cues on when useful and pause as needed. Leaving the foreground pauses the session. 3. Finish or end early, add an outcome note, save the actual stage timing and share the report. Existing run tracking, history and tools remain available. Cadence Sessions works independently of motion permission and preserves the configured plan alongside actual elapsed stage time. WHAT TO KNOW Target cadence is a cue, not a measured step count or exercise prescription. Use Run for sensor measurements. Up to 12 stages, 10 repeats and three hours per session. Audible cues stop when paused. Keep up to 50 plans and 200 results. iPhone and iPad.

About

EqualSub

This app simplifies match day for youth sports coaches by tracking player playing time and managing substitutions in real-time. It offers season-long statistics, custom alerts, and team management features to ensure fair play and reduce sideline stress.

Highlights
  • Live playing time tracking
  • Smart substitution alerts
  • Season-long player statistics
  • Customizable shift lengths
  • Visual pitch and bench layout
  • Team and match settings
  • CSV export for reports
Features
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You signed up to coach because your kid loves the game, not because you wanted to juggle a whistle, a stopwatch, and mental math on the sideline. EqualSub is the effortless match-day assistant: track playing time live, run your match clock, and track season stats. ON MATCH DAY Start a game and see your active players on a visual pitch with the bench right below. Tap to move players on and off in seconds. • Live Activity support puts the match timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island so you can keep your eye on the game. • Track goals, period alerts, and quick notes as play happens. FAIR ROTATION WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK EqualSub tracks true game-time presence, meaning late arrivals and early departures are handled fairly. • Smart Sub Alerts: Receive gentle, non-intrusive reminders when the playing-time gap between kids gets too wide. • Custom Thresholds: Set a minimum shift length so you aren't swapping every two minutes or making chaotic changes at the final whistle. TRACK PLAYING TIME ACROSS THE SEASON • Season Stats at a Glance: Track cumulative playing-time totals and percentages across all games to ensure long-term fairness. • Attendance-Based Math: Percentages adjust for missed games, so absences don't distort player stats. • Quick Export: Easily export CSV spreadsheets if your league, club, or parents request season reports. BUILD YOUR TEAM, YOUR WAY • Formations & Rosters: Set up small-sided layouts or full-sided 11v11 teams. • Match Settings: Adjust half lengths, periods, and roster availability per game. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Visual pitch and bench layout for fast, one-handed subs • Smart sub suggestions based on true time at the game • Game clock with period alerts and lock screen support • Season-long tracking to keep playing time fair over time • Support for small-sided and full-sided game formats

Screenshots

Strideloft3 screens
EqualSub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EqualSub at Free against Strideloft's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

EqualSub is free to download; Strideloft costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strideloft ships an update fortnightly, EqualSub weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Strideloft versus EqualSub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrideloftEqualSub
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert CorbinDaniel Chan

In-app purchases

None

Strideloft

No in-app purchases

None

EqualSub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Strideloft free?
Strideloft costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EqualSub free?
EqualSub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Strideloft or EqualSub have ads?
Neither Strideloft nor EqualSub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strideloft or EqualSub?
Strideloft ships an update fortnightly, and EqualSub weekly. Most recently, Strideloft was updated on September 21, 2026 and EqualSub on September 22, 2026.

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