# Runtime vs Stepi

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stepi at fortnightly against Runtime's every 2 months. Runtime's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runtime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stepi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Runtime ships an update every 2 months, Stepi fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runtime | Stepi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-simple-run-tracking/id718633921/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conrad Stoll](https://appshunter.io/developer/404983632) | [LedaPremium](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896533700) |

## 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, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Stepi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepi-step-counter-and-walks/id6816332950)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Movel Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Movel Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per year |
| Movel Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runtime free?

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

### Is Stepi free?

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

### Do Runtime or Stepi have ads?

Neither Runtime nor Stepi shows ads.

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

Runtime ships an update every 2 months, and Stepi fortnightly. Most recently, Runtime was updated on November 13, 2026 and Stepi on November 13, 2026.

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