Gait vs StrideSense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Step counting
- Distance tracking
- Average pace calculation
- Floors ascended/descended
- Privacy-focused design
- M7 co-processor utilization
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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.
StrideSense
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StrideSense is a smart step counter designed to help you stay active and consistent every day. Track your daily steps, distance, and estimated calories with a clean and motivating dashboard. Powered by HealthKit, your activity data stays private and secure on your device. WHY STRIDESENSE Smart Adaptive Goals Get personalized step goals based on your recent activity patterns. Consistency Score Understand how consistent your walking habits are each week. Activity Insights View weekly trends, daily breakdowns, and progress over time. Streak Tracking Build and maintain daily step streaks to stay motivated. Achievement Badges Unlock milestones as you reach new goals and step records. Widgets Support See your step progress directly on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Dark and Light Themes Choose between System, Light, or Dark mode. PRIVACY FIRST StrideSense does not collect, store, or share your personal data. All step information is read securely from Apple Health and stays on your device. Perfect for walking, daily activity tracking, and building healthier habits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StrideSense at none against Gait's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Gait sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. StrideSense asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Gait | StrideSense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Kunze | Dang Huong |
In-app purchases
Gait
- Coffee$1.99
StrideSense
No in-app purchases









