# Map My Tracks vs Stride

The clearest difference is rating: Stride at 5.0 against Map My Tracks's 4.5. Stride also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Map My Tracks's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map My Tracks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Stride asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stride holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Map My Tracks has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Map My Tracks ships an update every 2 months, Stride every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map My Tracks | Stride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-run-tracker/id722162268/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride/id1459993449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinderhouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/347858533) | [Sam Jones-Parry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097464451) |

## What reviewers say

### Map My Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-my-tracks-run-tracker/id722162268)

This app helps runners track their progress, analyze performance, and set goals. It provides personalized feedback, route insights, and motivational features. Connect with friends and share your running journey.

**Highlights:** GPS run tracking, Performance analysis, Personalized feedback, Goal setting, Route insights, Live tracking, Social sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| PLUS subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Enable sensors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Graphs | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


### Stride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stride/id1459993449)

Seamlessly transfer your Apple Watch workout data to Strava. Enjoy the full experience of your watch's cadence data and showcase your achievements on Strava.

**Highlights:** Upload Apple Watch workouts to Strava, Utilizes Apple Watch cadence data, Integrates with HealthKit, Showcase personal bests on Strava, Slick user experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map My Tracks free?

Map My Tracks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stride free?

Stride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Map My Tracks or Stride?

Stride is rated higher. Map My Tracks averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Stride averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Map My Tracks or Stride have ads?

Neither Map My Tracks nor Stride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map My Tracks or Stride?

Map My Tracks ships an update every 2 months, and Stride every 4 weeks. Most recently, Map My Tracks was updated on October 8, 2026 and Stride on October 3, 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.*