CityStrides focuses on completing streets and connects to several activity services, including Garmin and Strava. MoveMap is an iPhone app that uses GPS routes available in Apple Health. Choose based on where your route data lives and how you want to explore it.
CityStrides connects to recording services directly, including Garmin and Strava, and is built around street completion. MoveMap reads Apple Health GPS routes on iPhone and combines a route map with street coverage, Passport, and individual replay.
Garmin Connect does not write GPS tracks to Apple Health through its Health integration. If Garmin is your main source and you do not use a route-capable Health importer, CityStrides may have more of those activities.
| Question | MoveMap | CityStrides |
|---|---|---|
| Primary route source | GPS routes in Apple Health | Connected activity services |
| Garmin GPS tracks via direct integration | No direct Garmin connection | Garmin integration available |
| Street coverage focus | Explore coverage in the iPhone app | Street completion is the core experience |
| Full available history | MoveMap Pro | Depends on connected services and account |
| MoveMap account required | No | CityStrides account required for its service |
MoveMap processes complete workout routes on your iPhone when those routes are available in Apple Health. It requests area-based public street data from OpenStreetMap and uses Apple and RevenueCat services for purchases.
CityStrides receives activities through connected services. Its Garmin connection can bring in Garmin history, subject to CityStrides and Garmin sync limits. These are different data paths, so the two products may show different routes even for the same person.
MoveMap is free for the most recent 12 months of GPS routes available in Apple Health. Pro adds full available history and current Pro features for $1.99 monthly, $9.99 annually, or $24.99 Lifetime in the US storefront. An eligible 7-day trial applies to Annual. Check the app for your local terms.
CityStrides pricing can change. Check CityStrides for its current account and supporter options before comparing cost.
No. CityStrides supports multiple connected activity services, including a direct Garmin integration. Check its current integration list.
No. Garmin says its Health sync writes workout summaries without GPS tracks. A separate route-capable import into Apple Health is needed.
Yes. They can serve different purposes, but their route counts may differ because their data sources differ.
MoveMap reads routes available in Apple Health. Free covers the most recent 12 months.
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