Comparison

Gait vs StrideLog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gait

This app tracks your daily steps, distance walked, average pace, and floors ascended/descended. It prioritizes privacy and utilizes the M7 co-processor on iPhones for efficient activity monitoring. Simply pull down to refresh your step count.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Distance tracking
  • Average pace calculation
  • Floors ascended/descended
  • Privacy-focused design
  • M7 co-processor utilization
Features
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Gait counts your steps on your iPhone. That is the whole idea. ONE SOURCE, ONE NUMBER Most step counters merge readings from your iPhone, your Apple Watch and Health, then show a total that matches none of them. Gait reads the motion sensor in your iPhone and nothing else. One number, nothing to reconcile. NO HEALTH PERMISSION. NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. Gait never asks for access to Health, because it never needs it. There is no sign-up and no cloud. Your steps stay on your phone. TODAY AT A GLANCE A trail of footprints fills as you walk, and the arc at the end of it is your goal. Underneath: distance, walking speed, cadence and floors climbed, live from the same sensor. A GOAL THAT FITS Choose 5,000, 8,000, 10,000 or 12,000 steps. The trail redraws to match. Built for iPhone and iPad, in light and dark. Gait is free and always has been. If it earns a place on your home screen there is a tip jar, and that is the only thing it will ever ask you for. WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU WALK, NOT JUST HOW MUCH? Gait Pro adds your full history and the eight walking measurements Apple Health records, including walking speed, step length, walking asymmetry and walking steadiness.

About

StrideLog

Features
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StrideLog is your complete training companion for going from walking to running your first 5K — and beyond. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced runner, our app provides the structure and insights you need to reach your goals. WALK TO RUN TRAINING • 9-week structured program designed for beginners • Progressive training with run/walk intervals • Audio coaching with voice feedback during workouts • Background workout tracking - stays active even when locked • Mark workouts complete as you progress • Resume training from where you left off INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS • Track your weekly distance, workouts, and pace trends • View your personal bests across multiple distances • Extended trends: 4 weeks free, up to all-time with Pro • Beautiful visualizations to see your progress • Monitor your improvement over time WORKOUT FEATURES • Simple workout logging with automatic pace calculation • Track distance, duration, and pace • Add notes to remember key details • Works fully offline • Optional iCloud sync to keep your data backed up across devices RACE TRACKING • Log races from 5K to marathon (5 races free, unlimited with Pro) • Set goal times and track achievements • Add photos from race day • Record race locations with weather data • Track personal records by distance • Historical weather data for past races (Pro) SHOE TRACKING • Monitor mileage on your running shoes (3 shoes free, unlimited with Pro) • Get retirement reminders based on mileage • Track multiple pairs simultaneously • See which shoes you wore for each workout ICLOUD SYNC • Automatic sync across all your devices • Delete and reinstall anytime - your data is safe • Two-way sync keeps everything up to date • Built-in and completely free • Your data stays private in your iCloud account PRO FEATURES (One-Time Purchase) • Unlimited races and shoes • Extended trends: 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, all-time • Historical weather data for past races • Export your data to CSV or JSON • Future Pro features included at no extra cost DESIGNED FOR YOU • Clean, modern interface • Dark mode support • Works offline - no internet required • Privacy-focused - your data stays on your device • Optional iCloud sync for peace of mind Whether you're training for your first 5K or tracking your marathon progress, StrideLog provides the structure, insights, and motivation you need to succeed. Start your running journey today with StrideLog!

Screenshots

Gait4 screens
StrideLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gait at every 6 days against StrideLog's every 4 weeks. StrideLog's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gait against 5.0 for StrideLog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gait ships an update every 6 days, StrideLog every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gait versus StrideLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaitStrideLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai KunzeYANCY SHEPHERD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gait

One-time1
  • Coffee$1.99
1 purchases

StrideLog

One-time1
  • StrideLog Pro Upgrade$4.99

Questions

Is Gait free?
Gait is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StrideLog free?
StrideLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gait or StrideLog?
Gait and StrideLog are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gait or StrideLog have ads?
Neither Gait nor StrideLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gait or StrideLog?
Gait ships an update every 6 days, and StrideLog every 4 weeks. Most recently, Gait was updated on October 9, 2026 and StrideLog on October 24, 2026.

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