Comparison

StepKey vs Stride | Step Counter

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

Head to head
About

StepKey

Transform your daily steps into valuable screen time. This app encourages healthier habits by rewarding your physical activity with extended phone access. Achieve your step goals to unlock unlimited usage for the remainder of the day.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps
  • Earn screen time for steps
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • Track distance and calories
  • Build daily streaks
  • Home screen widget
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Turn your steps into screen time. Spending too much time on your phone? StepKey helps you build healthier habits by turning your daily steps into screen time. The more you walk, the more you earn. Hit your daily goal and enjoy unlimited access for the rest of the day. It's simple: just move more, scroll less. What you get: - Block distracting apps until you walk - Earn bonus screen time for every 1,000 steps - Real-time step sync with Apple Health - Track distance, calories & floors climbed - Build daily streaks & unlock achievements - Home screen widget to track progress - View stats by day, week & month How it works: 1. Choose which apps to lock 2. Set your daily step goal 3. Get free base screen time every day 4. Earn bonus minutes for every 1,000 steps 5. Reach your goal → Unlimited screen time unlocked (All values are fully customizable) *All features described above require a subscription.* Terms of Service: https://stepkey.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://stepkey.app/privacy

About

Stride | Step Counter

Features
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A step counter you'll actually stick with. Stride turns your daily walk into a game: it counts your steps automatically, gives you a goal made for your body, and keeps you motivated with leaderboards, badges, and streaks. Stride is the step tracker and pedometer that makes moving more genuinely fun — powered by Apple Health and Google Fit, so there is nothing to log by hand. Why you'll love Stride Automatic step tracking — syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit; no manual logging A goal made for you — a daily step target tuned to your real activity, not a flat 10k Leaderboards — compete with friends and walkers around the world Badges and streaks — earn milestones and build a streak you won't want to break A community chasing the same goal — tens of thousands moving more, together How it works Connect Apple Health or Google Fit in one tap Walk your day — Stride counts every step in the background Watch your goal fill, grow your streak, and climb the ranks Everything you get Accurate step counter and pedometer with daily and weekly totals Personalized daily step goal that adapts to you Global, friends, and group leaderboards Achievement badges and streaks to keep you motivated Reminders to help you close your goal every day Why steps matter Walking is one of the simplest habits for a longer, healthier life. Stride makes the daily steps something you look forward to, so the habit sticks. Free forever — no ads Stride is completely free, with no ads and no subscription. Moving more shouldn't cost you a thing. Download Stride and get moving today. Stride provides general wellness and fitness information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor before significantly changing your activity level. What’s New (release notes) Welcome to Stride! Automatic step tracking via Apple Health & Google Fit, a goal tuned to you, leaderboards, badges, and streaks. Feedback? Email team@voymedia.com.

Screenshots

StepKey4 screens
Stride | Step Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stride | Step Counter at none against StepKey's 2. 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. StepKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Stride | Step Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StepKey versus Stride | Step Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepKeyStride | Step Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndreas LosingJEKA LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StepKey

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Stride | Step Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StepKey free?
StepKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride | Step Counter free?
Stride | Step Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StepKey or Stride | Step Counter have ads?
Neither StepKey nor Stride | Step Counter shows ads.

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