# Stride vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Stride at none against Step Counter's shown. Step Counter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stride sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Step Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stride ships an update weekly, Step Counter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stride | Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pyrean B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855606407) | [Laxay Gajera](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534406445) |

## What reviewers say

### Stride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride-distance-and-pace/id6797597827)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stride Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Stride Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Stride, Bought Once | $49.99 | one-time |


### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-walking/id6803075880)

This app helps you track your daily steps, walking distance, and activity to build healthier habits. Set personal step goals and monitor your progress with an easy-to-understand overview. Integrates with Apple Watch for seamless activity tracking.

**Highlights:** Walking distance tracking, Daily activity monitoring, Personal step goals, Apple Watch support, Heart rate and BPM tracking, Easy-to-read activity overview

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Step Counter - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Step Counter - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Step Counter - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 50 Coins - Lifesaver | $0.99 | one-time |
| 170 Coins - Popular Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins - Pro Walker | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Coins - Ultimate Value | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stride free?

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

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Do Stride or Step Counter have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; Stride does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stride or Step Counter?

Stride ships an update weekly, and Step Counter every 5 days. Most recently, Stride was updated on October 24, 2026 and Step Counter on October 25, 2026.

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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.*