# StrideSafe vs Step Counter & Friends

StrideSafe and Step Counter & Friends are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. StrideSafe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Step Counter & Friends sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrideSafe | Step Counter & Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 19 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luan van der Walt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230887447) | [FARUK MERT KAPAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872491537) |

## What reviewers say

### StrideSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stridesafe-step-tracker/id6793454336)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StrideSafe Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StrideSafe Plus Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Step Counter & Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-and-friends-stepdy/id6806665836)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stepdy Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Stepdy Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrideSafe free?

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

### Is Step Counter & Friends free?

Step Counter & Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do StrideSafe or Step Counter & Friends have ads?

Neither StrideSafe nor Step Counter & Friends shows ads.

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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.*