Comparison

Stryd vs Trail Run Project

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

Head to head
About

Stryd

This app provides personalized run training based on your fitness level and performance. It uses advanced sensor technology for stride-by-stride guidance, optimal pacing, and in-depth insights to help runners of all levels improve.

Highlights
  • Personalized run training plans
  • Stride-by-stride guidance
  • Optimal pacing for every run
  • In-depth performance insights
  • Race planning and optimization
  • Fitness trend analysis
Features
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**Stryd learns what kind of runner you are and adapts to your ever improving fitness to prescribe run training that is personalized and specific to your skill set. You receive sweet spot run training guidance that will train you to improve your performance and continually build on those gains for weeks, months, and even years at a time. Through a combination of advanced sensor technology and an automated training ecosystem, you will be given your personalized & optimal training routine, stride-by-stride guidance during every run, and in-depth insights that help all runners, from beginners to Olympic champions, regularly push their running performance to the next level. How to start with Stryd: New to Stryd? This app requires the Stryd pod in order to use the app. Already have Stryd? You can sign in with your Stryd account, pair your pod, and get started with the app. Perfect Pacing During Every Run: Stryd accounts for your speed, slope, run form, fatigue, and wind to deliver perfect, precise, and painless pacing. This is accomplished with the Stryd pod. The pod is filled with motion & environmental sensors that comprehensively determine your running effort in nearly every running condition. With this info, you can evenly pace every run, which means you get the performance enhancing benefits from each training session — without undue fatigue. Sweet Spot Training Every Day: Stryd learns who you are as a runner and then prescribes daily training that is personalized to your current fitness. Next, you can import these workouts on your sportswatch and receive stride-by-stride guidance so you run at the right performance-enhancing intensity from start to finish. You stay in the training sweet spot, where you are perfectly balancing stress and rest, so that you receive the maximal benefits from each session and continue to improve. Automated Insights That Keep You Improving: Stryd analyzes and compares your similar training sessions against each other to let you know how your fitness is trending. You will know how much your recent training is paying off if you are moving in the right direction. If there is an opportunity to do better, you can quickly identify if you need to update your routine so you can keep the improvements coming. Continually Beat Your Race Times: Stryd plans your perfect race for you. Stryd can account for the unique layout of your race course, the weather, the altitude, your skillset, and your overall fitness to prescribe a race plan that will ensure you perform at your peak capability. You will step up to the starting line with confidence knowing that you will run your best race possible. ----- Note that, Stryd uses GPS in the background to track your running distance and pace, and continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Stryd also integrates with the Health app in order to get access to the heart rate data from Apple Watch. Additionally, Stryd integrates with Apple Health. This allows Stryd to automatically update your weight, access your heart rate data, and save activity data to your Health app.

About

Trail Run Project

Discover and navigate thousands of miles of running trails with detailed GPS data, elevation profiles, and photos. Find featured runs near you or in searched locations, with offline access for remote adventures. Local expert insights help you plan the perfect trail run.

Highlights
  • GPS route information
  • Elevation profiles
  • Interactive trail maps
  • High-resolution photos
  • Offline trail downloads
  • Location tracking on trail
Features
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Trail Run Project is your comprehensive guide to the best trails to run, wherever you are. With the thoroughness of a printed map, we offer full GPS route info, elevation profiles, interactive features, photos, and more. Like a guidebook, we suggest the best featured runs to explore—either near your current location or in an area you search for. Local experts show you the highlights, challenging features, and insights you need to plan a great trail run. • Find over 74,000 miles of trail to run with your crew. • New trails are constantly added to our incredibly detailed trail run database. • Your exact location is shown on the trail. • Downloaded trails work offline for when you’re off the grid. (No cell reception required!) • Enjoy high-resolution photos and detailed topographical trail maps. • We’ll sync with your to-do list, check ins, and favorites on TrailRunProject.com. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Stryd4 screens
Trail Run Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trail Run Project at 4.6 against Stryd's 4.0. Trail Run Project also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Stryd's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Stryd sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Trail Run Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trail Run Project holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 240 and 418 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Stryd's written reviews are positive against 67% of Trail Run Project's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stryd ships an update every 3 days, Trail Run Project every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stryd versus Trail Run Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrydTrail Run Project
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (240 ratings)4.6 (418 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings240418 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAthlete ArchitectAdventure Projects Inc.

Customer experience

Stryd

All ratings240 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive61.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.4%

Trail Run Project

All ratings418 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative29.0%

User reviews

Stryd

From 240 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate power data
  • 🔍 Detailed analytics and insights
  • 🤖 Helpful training plans and coaching
  • ⚖️ Balanced training approach
  • 🌍 Works well for indoor and outdoor runs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 💸 Expensive device and subscription
  • 📚 Convoluted setup and instructions
  • 🕰️ Lack of real-time audio feedback
  • 🧭 Inconsistent distance and pace tracking

Trail Run Project

From 418 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🗺️ Comprehensive trail database with detailed maps
  • 📱 Offline map functionality without cell signal
  • 🎯 Accurate GPS tracking and location services
  • 📊 Detailed elevation profiles and trail information
  • 🆓 Free access to extensive trail data

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes (50-90% of use)
  • 😞 Significant UI degradation after updates
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or outdated trail information
  • ❌ Poor data curation and duplicate trail entries
  • 🔧 Ownership change by OnX led to app neglect

Bugs and requests

Stryd

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during runs
  • Syncing issues with Garmin and other devices
  • Inaccurate data recording and reporting
  • Unreliable connectivity with Bluetooth devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable training plans and workouts
  • Integration with more fitness apps and devices
  • Enhanced social features and community support
  • Improved Apple Watch app functionality
  • Treadmill calibration and incline adjustment

Trail Run Project

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently during use
  • Map view unresponsive and jumps around
  • Trail selection scroll at bottom is broken
  • Map fails to load or refresh properly
  • State map downloads fail
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  • UI freezes when navigating areas with many trails
  • GPS tracking inaccurate in some regions
  • Elevation profile feature removed or inaccessible
  • Inconsistency between website and app trail data
  • Performance degradation after recent updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • GPX file export capability
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Real-time friend tracking/safety monitoring
  • Off-trail warning system
  • Run tracking with splits and audio feedback
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  • Ability to add photos directly from app
  • Watch app for Garmin devices
  • Trail condition comments and forum
  • Easier trail submission process
  • Unified hub for multi-activity data

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stryd

Subscriptions1
  • Stryd Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
None

Trail Run Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stryd free?
Stryd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trail Run Project free?
Trail Run Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stryd or Trail Run Project?
Trail Run Project is rated higher. Stryd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while Trail Run Project averages 4.6 from 418 ratings.
Do Stryd or Trail Run Project have ads?
Neither Stryd nor Trail Run Project shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stryd or Trail Run Project?
Stryd ships an update every 3 days, and Trail Run Project every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stryd was updated on October 13, 2026 and Trail Run Project on October 10, 2026.

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