# Runtime vs Strider

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runtime at 64% against Strider's 0%. Runtime also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Strider's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runtime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Strider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strider holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Runtime's written reviews are positive against 0% of Strider's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Runtime ships an update every 2 months, Strider weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runtime | Strider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-simple-run-tracking/id718633921/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strider-minimal-run-tracker/id6756120976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conrad Stoll](https://appshunter.io/developer/404983632) | [Trung Luong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858577300) |

## What reviewers say

### Runtime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-simple-run-tracking/id718633921)

Track your runs, walks, hikes, and jogs with detailed statistics including route, time, speed, pace, and altitude. Supports Apple Watch, widgets, and shoe mileage tracking. Visualize your progress with 3D maps and share your workouts.

**Highlights:** Route, time, speed, pace, and altitude tracking, Apple Watch integration, Stopwatch widget and Notification Center control, Shoe mileage tracking, 3D map visualization of routes, Pedometer functionality, Exportable KML and GPX files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runtime Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |


### Strider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strider-minimal-run-tracker/id6756120976)

This app offers a clean and private way to track your runs using GPS. It focuses on essential data like pace, distance, and route history, with voice updates and lock screen live activities. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with no ads or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** GPS run tracking, Private data storage, Voice progress updates, Live Activity on Lock Screen, Widgets for stats, Visual route sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STRIDER BOSS | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runtime free?

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

### Is Strider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Runtime or Strider?

Strider is rated higher. Runtime averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Strider averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Runtime or Strider have ads?

Neither Runtime nor Strider shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runtime or Strider?

Runtime ships an update every 2 months, and Strider weekly. Most recently, Runtime was updated on October 1, 2026 and Strider on October 7, 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.*