Comparison

Aruki vs Step Gazelle

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

Head to head
About

Aruki

Features
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Walk briskly. Slow down. Repeat. Aruki guides your Japanese Interval Walking workout with clear voice and vibration cues, so you can keep your phone in your pocket and focus on your walk. Aruki is a simple interval walking timer and coach built around the Japanese Interval Walking method. Follow alternating fast and slow walking intervals without constantly watching the clock. Whether you're walking outdoors or on a treadmill, Aruki keeps your workout structured from start to finish. HOW IT WORKS Start your walk and let Aruki guide every interval. When it's time to walk faster or slow down, you'll hear a voice cue and feel a vibration. No need to check the screen or remember when to switch. Just walk, follow the cues, and stay in rhythm. FEATURES Voice & vibration cues Know exactly when to switch between fast and slow intervals without watching your phone. Japanese Interval Walking Follow the structured fast-and-slow walking method with a simple guided timer. Interval walking timer Stay on track throughout your workout with clear interval and countdown guidance. Walking history Keep a record of your completed walks and review your activity over time. Progress tracking See how consistently you're walking and follow your progress from one workout to the next. Detailed statistics Review your walking activity and workout trends in one place. Outdoor & treadmill walking Use Aruki wherever you prefer to walk, whether you're outside or on a treadmill. Dark mode Enjoy a comfortable interface in low-light conditions. Simple, distraction-free design Everything you need for your walk without unnecessary complexity. WHY ARUKI? Aruki is designed around one simple idea: you shouldn't have to stare at a timer while exercising. Put your phone away, start your workout, and let Aruki tell you when it's time to change pace. Use voice cues with your headphones or rely on vibration when you want to walk without audio. It's a simple way to make interval walking more structured and easier to follow. ARUKI PREMIUM Upgrade to Aruki Premium to unlock the complete Aruki experience: • Unlimited walking history • Custom fast and slow interval durations • Advanced insights with monthly summaries, filters, and sorting • Ad-free experience SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Aruki Premium is available as an auto-renewable yearly subscription. The price shown in the app applies to your local App Store storefront. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/aruki-ios/privacy-policy

About

Step Gazelle

This app sets personalized daily step goals based on your recent activity, encouraging consistency. A visual representation of a gazelle's journey motivates you to reach your targets and build streaks. Track your progress over time and connect with friends for added motivation.

Highlights
  • Personalized daily step goals
  • Gamified progress tracking with a gazelle
  • Streak building and goal climbing
  • Detailed step history and trends
  • Customizable nudges and reminders
  • Friend leaderboards and cheers
  • Home screen widgets
  • Apple Health integration
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Step Gazelle sets your daily step goal from your own recent step history. Beat your 3rd-lowest day from the last 30 days, and your gazelle crosses the savanna to the watering hole. As you build your streak, your goal rises, moving you toward the target you set. How it works Your daily goal is your 3rd-lowest step count from the past 30 days. When you've been walking less, it's easier. As you build consistency, your daily goal rises. Hit your goal, and today counts toward your streak right away. Miss a day? Spend a pass to save your streak. Your gazelle A savanna scene tracks your day. Your gazelle walks toward the watering hole as you walk and reaches it when you hit your goal. Give your gazelle a name, and tap it to say hello. Trends See your step history by week, month, or six months. Track your average and distance, see how they compare with the previous period, and watch your steps rise over time. Plan Choose the target you're working toward and how quickly your goal climbs to get there. A projection chart shows when you'll reach it at your current pace. Nudges on your schedule An afternoon nudge if you're behind and an evening nudge when you're close. You choose when each one can arrive. Friends Sign in with Apple to add friends with an invite link, see each other's steps for the week, send cheers, and start private leaderboards. Signing in is optional; everything else works without an account. Home screen widgets Small and medium widgets show your steps and your gazelle on the savanna, without opening the app. Your steps, from every device Step Gazelle reads from Apple Health, so steps from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or another tracker all count. No manual logging. Built for privacy Without an account, your data stays on your device. If you sign in to add friends, only your daily step totals and display name sync, so your friends can see them. No ads, no tracking. Free to use. Premium unlocks widgets, the difficulty dial, and full Trends history with a one-time purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

Aruki4 screens
Step Gazelle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aruki at weekly against Step Gazelle's fortnightly. Step Gazelle's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Aruki sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year and Step Gazelle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aruki ships an update weekly, Step Gazelle fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aruki versus Step Gazelle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArukiStep Gazelle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhimanyu SharmaMATTHEW MICHAEL YOUNG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aruki

Subscriptions1
  • Aruki Premium$12.991 Year
1 purchases

Step Gazelle

One-time1
  • Step Gazelle Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Aruki free?
Aruki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Gazelle free?
Step Gazelle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aruki or Step Gazelle have ads?
Neither Aruki nor Step Gazelle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aruki or Step Gazelle?
Aruki ships an update weekly, and Step Gazelle fortnightly. Most recently, Aruki was updated on November 10, 2026 and Step Gazelle on November 10, 2026.

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