Stridekick alternative for iPhone: WalkOff vs Stridekick
Store facts checked Nov 2, 2026
Short answer: Stridekick runs step and active-minute challenges that work with many fitness trackers. WalkOff is an iPhone step leaderboard for you and your friends, with free widgets. Stridekick is built around challenges you set up; WalkOff is a leaderboard that is always on.
Disclosure: WalkOff is made by Tortuga Labs, LLC, which publishes this site. We say where Stridekick is the better pick.
Why people look for a Stridekick alternative
- Stridekick's listing says free challenges last up to 7 days, hold up to 10 people and are public for anyone to join.
- Private challenges, longer challenges (up to 45 days) and bigger groups need a Stridekick Pro subscription.
At a glance
| WalkOff | Stridekick | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating (US) | 5.0 from 10 ratings | 4.6 from about 4,550 ratings |
| Price | Free download with in-app purchases | Free download with in-app purchases |
| Paid plan (US App Store) | WalkOff Pro: $2.99 a week, $4.99 a month or $34.99 a year | Stridekick Pro for 10, 20 or 50 people, listed at $12.99, $24.99 and $49.99, or $139.99, $274.99 and $549.99 |
| Free plan limits | Free accounts have a friend limit. Unlimited friends is Pro | Challenges up to 7 days and 10 people, public for anyone to join |
| Platforms | iPhone only, iOS 18.6 or later | iPhone (iOS 15.6 or later), Mac with Apple silicon, Apple Vision |
| Apple Watch app | No Watch app. Reads the steps your Apple Watch saves to Apple Health | Yes, watchOS 10 or later |
| Languages | English | English, French and Spanish |
| Step source | Apple Health | Apple Health, Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin, Withings, Misfit, Polar, Xiaomi, or manual entry |
| How you compete | Friends leaderboard and a global leaderboard | Leaderboard, Streak and Target challenges, community challenges, and a daily friends leaderboard. Steps or active minutes |
| Widgets | Home screen and lock screen widgets, all sizes free | Not listed |
| Reminders | Daily reminders | Not listed |
| Ads | No ads | The listing says it contains advertising |
Sources: the WalkOff App Store listing, the Stridekick App Store listing, all checked Nov 2, 2026. "Not listed" means the listing doesn't mention it, not that the app lacks it. Prices are US prices and can change.
Where Stridekick is the better pick
- Your group uses different trackers, like Fitbit and Garmin. Stridekick connects to many devices directly.
- You want challenge formats like Streak and Target, community challenges, or scoring on active minutes.
- You want an Apple Watch app, French or Spanish, or an older iPhone (iOS 15.6 or later).
- You run a challenge for a group of 20 or 50 and are happy to pay for Pro.
Where WalkOff may suit you better
- You want an always-on step leaderboard with friends, without setting up a new challenge each week.
- You want your steps on your home screen and lock screen. WalkOff's widgets are free in all sizes.
- You want a small paid plan. WalkOff Pro is listed at $4.99 a month or $34.99 a year.
What WalkOff has
Free: step tracking from Apple Health, home screen and lock screen widgets, a friends leaderboard and a global leaderboard, friend invites by link, streaks, step history and daily reminders.
WalkOff Pro: a custom daily step goal, widget themes, unlimited friends (free accounts have a friend limit) and a Weekly Summary of your past week every Monday.
Trying WalkOff
There is nothing to move. WalkOff reads your steps from Apple Health, so you can install it, allow Health access, and invite friends with a link while Stridekick stays on your phone.
Questions
Is WalkOff a good Stridekick alternative?
If your group is on iPhone and you want an ongoing step leaderboard with friends, yes. If you need set challenges with formats like Streak and Target, scoring on active minutes, or friends on Fitbit and Garmin, Stridekick is the better fit.
Is Stridekick free?
Stridekick is a free download. Its listing says free challenges last up to 7 days, hold up to 10 people and are public. Stridekick Pro adds private and longer challenges and bigger groups, listed from $12.99 (checked Nov 2, 2026).
Is WalkOff free?
Yes. WalkOff is a free download, and step tracking, widgets and the leaderboards are free. WalkOff Pro adds a custom daily step goal, widget themes, unlimited friends and a Weekly Summary. On the US App Store it costs $2.99 a week, $4.99 a month or $34.99 a year (checked Nov 2, 2026).
Can I try WalkOff without deleting Stridekick?
Yes. WalkOff reads your steps from Apple Health, so you can keep Stridekick installed and try both side by side.
Does WalkOff work on Android?
No. WalkOff is iPhone only and needs iOS 18.6 or later.
Who makes WalkOff?
WalkOff is made by Tortuga Labs, LLC, which publishes this site. We are not affiliated with Stridekick.