Comparison

Happier Meditation vs Stride | Step Counter

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

Head to head
About

Happier Meditation

This app offers a refreshing approach to mindfulness with over 500 guided meditations led by relatable teachers. It helps users find personalized practices to manage stress, anxiety, and sleep issues, embracing imperfection in their journey.

Highlights
  • Personalized meditation plans
  • Extensive content library (500+ sessions)
  • Real-life practice insights
  • Flexible meditation formats
  • Embrace imperfection approach
Features
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Meditation for stress, anxiety, and sleep — that meets you where you are. Happier Meditation (formerly Ten Percent Happier) is an Apple "Best Of" Award winner with 500+ guided meditations from relatable, expert teachers. No perfection required. Whether you have two minutes or twenty, you'll find a practice that fits your day and your life. Forget the idea that mindfulness has to be calm and quiet. Real life is messy, and this is meditation for real life: practical, plain-spoken, and built to stick. Key Features: Personalized Meditation Plans: Build a routine around your own needs and goals. Our plans help you find balance, insight, and rest in your daily life. Extensive Content Library: Access over 500 guided sessions for stress, anxiety, sleep, and more. Explore formats like vertical videos for a meditation experience that holds your attention. Real-Life Practice: Learn from world-class teachers who share practical insights and show how they fit mindfulness into their everyday routines. Flexible Meditation Options: Choose from formats designed to fit your schedule, so a regular practice is actually doable. Embrace Imperfection: Practice without the pressure to be perfect. Happier Meditation helps you find your footing, no matter where you start. Join us for doable, deeply meaningful mindfulness. Download Happier Meditation today for a practice that evolves with you. Relax, find some ease, and get more out of every part of your life. Awards & Press: Apple "Best Of" Award winner #1 in The New York Times guide "How to Meditate" Featured on Good Morning America and The Daily Show Subscription Pricing and Terms: If you'd like to unlock full access to our 500+ videos and guided meditations, we offer auto-renewing monthly and yearly subscription membership options. If you select an auto-renewing subscription membership option, payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase and your Happier Meditation subscription will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your credit card will be charged for renewal through your App Store account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off an auto-renewing subscription at any time from your App Store Account Settings but refunds will not be issued for any unused portion of the term. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. For more information on our terms of service and privacy policy, please visit https://www.meditatehappier.com/terms-of-service OR https://www.meditatehappier.com/privacy-policy

About

Stride | Step Counter

Features
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A step counter you'll actually stick with. Stride turns your daily walk into a game: it counts your steps automatically, gives you a goal made for your body, and keeps you motivated with leaderboards, badges, and streaks. Stride is the step tracker and pedometer that makes moving more genuinely fun — powered by Apple Health and Google Fit, so there is nothing to log by hand. Why you'll love Stride Automatic step tracking — syncs with Apple Health and Google Fit; no manual logging A goal made for you — a daily step target tuned to your real activity, not a flat 10k Leaderboards — compete with friends and walkers around the world Badges and streaks — earn milestones and build a streak you won't want to break A community chasing the same goal — tens of thousands moving more, together How it works Connect Apple Health or Google Fit in one tap Walk your day — Stride counts every step in the background Watch your goal fill, grow your streak, and climb the ranks Everything you get Accurate step counter and pedometer with daily and weekly totals Personalized daily step goal that adapts to you Global, friends, and group leaderboards Achievement badges and streaks to keep you motivated Reminders to help you close your goal every day Why steps matter Walking is one of the simplest habits for a longer, healthier life. Stride makes the daily steps something you look forward to, so the habit sticks. Free forever — no ads Stride is completely free, with no ads and no subscription. Moving more shouldn't cost you a thing. Download Stride and get moving today. Stride provides general wellness and fitness information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your doctor before significantly changing your activity level. What’s New (release notes) Welcome to Stride! Automatic step tracking via Apple Health & Google Fit, a goal tuned to you, leaderboards, badges, and streaks. Feedback? Email team@voymedia.com.

Screenshots

Happier Meditation4 screens
Stride | Step Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stride | Step Counter at none against Happier Meditation's 10. Stride | Step Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown). Happier Meditation's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Happier Meditation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Stride | Step Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Happier Meditation versus Stride | Step Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHappier MeditationStride | Step Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (143K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings143K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
Best chart rank#104 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHappier Meditation, IncJEKA LLC

Bugs and requests

Happier Meditation

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard not working for setting monthly intention
  • Inconsistent closed captioning on downloaded content

Requested features

6 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More sleep meditations
  • Ability to save favorite meditations
  • Improved search and discovery
  • Journaling integration
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  • Customizable home screen

Stride | Step Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Happier Meditation

Subscriptions9
  • 10% Happier Subscription$9.991 Month
  • 10% Happier Premium2 variants$14.991 Month
  • 10% Happier Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • 10% Happier Subscription$79.991 Year
  • 10% Happier Subscription7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • 10% Happier Premium$99.991 Year
  • Annual Membership$99.991 Year
  • Annual Membership14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Stride | Step Counter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Happier Meditation free?
Happier Meditation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride | Step Counter free?
Stride | Step Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Happier Meditation or Stride | Step Counter have ads?
Happier Meditation shows ads; Stride | Step Counter does not.

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