ROR vs Pulse HR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ROR
Discover and join fitness activities tailored to your preferences and location. Connect with athletes of similar abilities and create your own public or private events. Engage in discussions and stay updated with moderated alerts.
- Activity matching by fitness category and location
- Proximity and time-based activity search
- Athlete matching by ability level
- Create public or private activities
- Follow other users
- In-activity commenting and discussion
- Attendance tracking and notifications
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ROR – Run or Ride FIND YOUR NEXT RUN OR RIDE. ROR helps runners and cyclists discover local activities, connect with communities, organize events, and safely share Live Location. Whether you're planning tomorrow's group ride, looking for a morning run, or building a local community, ROR makes it easy to bring people together. DISCOVER ACTIVITIES Find runs and rides that match your interests, ability, and location. Browse activities happening nearby or plan ahead for your next adventure. CREATE ACTIVITIES Create an activity in seconds with everything participants need to know, including: • Date and time • Meeting location • Distance and pace • Atmosphere and difficulty • Duration • Cost (if applicable) • Activity details Choose whether your activity is public or shared privately with your followers. BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY Follow friends, connect with new athletes, and organize activities with Teams. Whether you're leading a club, planning a weekend ride, or coordinating a regular running group, ROR keeps everyone connected. LIVE LOCATION Optional Live Location helps participants find the run or ride. When enabled for an activity, participants can locate the group during the event and catch up along the route. STAY CONNECTED Activity comments make it easy to ask questions, coordinate plans, and keep everyone informed before and during an event. Smart alerts notify you when activities are created, updated, joined, or commented on—keeping you informed without overwhelming you. READY TO RUN OR RIDE? Discover local adventures. Create a ride. Lead a run. Show up.
Pulse HR
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MEASURE YOUR DAILY HEART RATE WITH PULSE HR! Download Pulse HR and use your camera's flash to check your pulse. Track your body temperature effortlessly! Get your heart rate and temperature in just 30 seconds! How it works: - Place the tip of your finger on the iPhone's camera. - In a few seconds, your pulse and temperature will be displayed! - Instant Heart Rate detects the color change on your fingertip with each beat and shows your heart rate. - Real-time display of every heartbeat and temperature. How to use: 1. Place and lightly press your fingertip on the back camera lens. 2. Ensure your fingertip covers the lens and flash completely. 3. Your heart rate and temperature will be shown after a few seconds. 4. Avoid pressing too hard to obtain accurate results. Important Note: * Works best on iPhone with flash. * On iPhone 3GS and iPod touch, use the app in good lighting conditions. This app is not designed for medical use. It is meant for fitness use only and as a source of general information. © Ossama Abdelwahab
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse HR at monthly against ROR's every 3 months. Pulse HR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ROR ships an update every 3 months, Pulse HR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ROR | Pulse HR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RUN OR RIDE LLC | Ossama Abdelwahab |
In-app purchases
ROR
No in-app purchases
Pulse HR
No in-app purchases
