LiveTrail vs Ultra Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiveTrail
Track runners live during races, receiving checkpoint notifications and viewing live rankings. For runners, it offers GPS tracking, SOS alerts, and a finisher poster. The app also includes race planning tools and works offline.
- Live runner tracking
- Checkpoint notifications
- Live rankings
- Course map and elevation profile
- GPS beacon for runners
- SOS alert
- Offline mode
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A brand-new LiveTrail, rebuilt from the ground up. Follow your runners live, with a notification every time they cross a checkpoint. Live rankings, passage times, course map and elevation profile in 2D and 3D. Running yourself? Your bib opens a space of your own: GPS beacon, SOS alert, cut-offs, and a finisher poster to share. New: the Ghost table — your race plan, checkpoint by checkpoint. Works offline, dark mode, km or miles.
Ultra Go
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Take Your Trail Running to the Next Level with Ultra Go Whether you are gearing up for your first 50K or defending your title in a 100-miler, Ultra Go is the ultimate companion for ultramarathon and trail runners. Designed specifically for the demands of endurance racing, Ultra Go helps you strategize, fuel, and track your way to the finish line. From planning out your own journey to keeping your crew updated and informed. Key Features: Race Strategy & Timeline Plan your entire race down to the mile. Set your goals (race, FKT, training), predict your pace, and build a comprehensive timeline so you know exactly where you need to be and when. Nutrition Pantry Manager Endurance is fueled by proper nutrition. Use the built-in Nutrition Pantry to log your gels, hydration, and snacks. Plan what you’ll consume at each aid station to avoid the dreaded bonk. Crew Management Prepare your journey. Provide a plan for your crew. Where to spot you and what to bring with them. Seamless Cloud Sync (Pro Subscription) Your data goes where you go. Ultra Go automatically syncs your profile, gear, and race plans to the cloud whenever you have a connection, keeping your data safe and accessible across devices. Stop leaving your goals to chance. Download Ultra Go today and start planning your next great adventure! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ultrago.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveTrail at none against Ultra Go's 2. LiveTrail also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). 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. Ultra Go sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LiveTrail asks for nothing beyond the download.
LiveTrail ships an update every 4 days, Ultra Go every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiveTrail | Ultra Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveTrail SARL | Pieter Simons |
In-app purchases
LiveTrail
No in-app purchases
Ultra Go
- Ultra Go Monthly$4.991 Month
- Ultra Go Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year







