Comparison

Ultrahuman vs Hemingway Performance

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

Head to head
About

Ultrahuman

This app synthesizes health data from a smart ring and continuous glucose monitors into actionable scores for sleep, activity, recovery, and metabolic health. It offers deep insights into your body's performance, helping you decode and improve your lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Health monitoring with smart ring
  • Movement Index tracking
  • Sleep Index analysis
  • Recovery metrics
  • Circadian rhythm alignment
  • Metabolic health insights
  • Real-time fitness tracking
Features
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Ultrahuman helps you measure your health performance by creating a unified dashboard of your health. Using metrics from the Ultrahuman Ring, such as Sleep, Activity, Heart Rate (HR), Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Skin Temperature, and SPO2, we generate actionable scores for sleep quality, physical activity, recovery, and cardiovascular health. This empowers you to decode and effectively improve your health and lifestyle. Additionally, Ultrahuman integrates with continuous glucose monitors, helping you track your glucose control and overall metabolic health in real-time through a daily Metabolic Score. **World-class product design & unmatched comfort** Awarded the renowned Red Dot Design Award, the Ultrahuman introduces the Ring AIR— the world’s lightest smart ring. It's not just a statement of style, it's your all-in-one health tracker. **Key features** 1. Health monitoring with elegance Monitor your sleep, movement, and recovery with the compact and comfortable Ultrahuman smart ring. 2. Innovation in movement Introducing the Movement Index, which redefines moving for better health by tracking steps, frequency of movement, and calorie burn. 3. Sleep decoded Dive deep into your sleep performance with our Sleep Index, analysing sleep stages, nap tracking, and SPO2. 4. Recovery—on your terms Navigate through stress by understanding your body's response with metrics like heart rate variability, skin temperature, and resting heart rate. 5. Harmonised circadian rhythms Align with your circadian clock to enhance energy levels and productivity throughout the day. 6. Smart stimulant use Optimise your stimulant consumption with dynamic windows that aid adenosine clearance and minimise sleep disruption. 7. Real-time fitness tracking Engage with your workouts through live HR, HR zones, calories, and a running map. 8. Group tracking through Zones Stay engaged with friends and family through Zones, sharing and viewing sleep, recovery, and movement data seamlessly. 9. Deep metabolic insights Gain insights into your glucose control and understand the deep-seated impact of food on your body. **Global availability & seamless integration** Get your Ring AIR shipped anywhere in the world and enjoy hassle-free data syncing with Apple Health, keeping all your essential health information centralised and accessible. **Contact info** For any queries or support, please reach out to us at [support@ultrahuman.com]. We are glad to help you. **Legal and safety notice** Ultrahuman provides products and services designed for general fitness and wellness purposes. Ultrahuman's products and services are not intended to treat or diagnose any disease, and should not be any substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://www.ultrahuman.com/termsAndCondition Disclaimer: Ultrahuman's products and services i.e. Ultrahuman App and Ultrahuman Ring are not medical devices and are only intended to provide general information for users to improve their metabolic fitness and general wellness. The products and services are not intended for disease management, treatment, or prevention, and should not be relied upon for any diagnostic or treatment decision. We do not intend to substitute professional medical opinion on the treatment, diagnosis, prevention or alleviation of diabetes or any other disease or disability. Always consult with a doctor or qualified healthcare professional about any health condition and/or concerns, that you may have. Please do not disregard/delay seeking professional medical advice or treatment because of information read on or accessed through our products and services. Please work with your healthcare professional during the use of the third-party continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM) if you have a health condition. Abbott's CGM sensor has regulatory clearance in select countries, including but not limited to India, UAE, US, UK, EU, Iceland, and Switzerland.

About

Hemingway Performance

This app integrates workout logs, body composition tracking, and bloodwork analysis into a single platform. It automatically extracts data from lab PDFs and offers AI-generated training programs. Users can monitor health markers, manage protocols, and view trends over time.

Highlights
  • Workout logging with progressive overload
  • Body composition tracking
  • Automated bloodwork marker extraction
  • AI-generated training programs
  • Protocol and dosing schedule management
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Hemingway Performance is the all-in-one tracker for people serious about their training and their health — the only app that connects your workouts, body composition, bloodwork, and protocols in one place. Stop juggling five apps and a folder of lab PDFs. See your whole picture on one screen. TRAINING Log every set with progressive overload built in. Track PRs, estimated 1RM, weekly volume, and full session history. Generate AI programs built around your goals, equipment, and experience — with coaching cues on every lift. BODY Sync Apple Health for steps, heart rate, HRV, and sleep. Log weight, body fat, muscle mass, lean mass, and more. See trends over time, not just today's number. BLOODWORK Upload a Labcorp or Quest PDF and every marker is extracted automatically — testosterone, estradiol, hematocrit, IGF-1, lipids, glucose, HbA1c, thyroid, liver, full CBC — tracked over time with trend indicators. Monitor hematocrit and your blood donation schedule in one place. PROTOCOLS Track everything on your protocol — dosing schedules, cycle lengths, and reminders. Your AI stays protocol-aware. Built by someone who lives this lifestyle. No fluff, no generic advice — just the tools serious people actually need. Note: Hemingway Performance is a personal tracking tool. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your health and protocols. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Core — $9.99/month, auto-renewing monthly Performance — $14.99/month, auto-renewing monthly Elite — $24.99/month, auto-renewing monthly Compare plans and features here: www.hemingwayperformance.com/features New accounts include a 14-day free trial with full Performance-level access. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and Privacy Policy: https://www.hemingwayperformance.com/privacy

Screenshots

Ultrahuman4 screens
Hemingway Performance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ultrahuman at free with in-app purchases against Hemingway Performance's subscription. Ultrahuman also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Hemingway Performance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Ultrahuman sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.90 per month and Hemingway Performance sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hemingway Performance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultrahuman has 8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultrahuman ships an update every 4 days, Hemingway Performance every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ultrahuman versus Hemingway Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltrahumanHemingway Performance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size743 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperULTRAHUMAN HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITEDDave Hemingway

Customer experience

Ultrahuman

All ratings7,958 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews1,136 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral11.2%
Negative42.1%

Hemingway Performance

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ultrahuman

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent disconnections between ring and app
  • Inaccurate sleep and activity tracking
  • Firmware update issues causing data loss
  • Unreliable customer support and long response times
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with other apps and devices
  • Improved food tracking and logging
  • Enhanced workout tracking and analysis
  • Offline mode for app usage

Hemingway Performance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Ultrahuman

Subscriptions13
  • Cardio Adaptability - Monthly3 Days trial$2.901 Month
  • Cycle & Ovulation Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Respiratory Health - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • UltraSync with Tesla - Monthly3 Days trial$6.901 Month
  • Ultrahuman Max7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Cardio Adaptability - Yearly$24.001 Year
  • Monthly$24.991 Month
  • UltrahumanX$29.991 Year
  • UltrahumanX - 1 year$36.001 Year
  • Cycle & Ovulation Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Respiratory Health PowerPlug-Yearly$39.991 Year
  • UltraSync with Tesla - Yearly7 Days trial$69.001 Year
  • Ultrahuman Max14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Cardio Adaptability - 2 years$38.00
  • UltrahumanX - 2 years$54.00
3 purchases

Hemingway Performance

Subscriptions3
  • Hemingway Performance - Core$9.991 Month
  • Hemingway Performance - Performance$14.991 Month
  • Hemingway Performance - Elite$24.991 Month

Questions

Is Ultrahuman free?
Ultrahuman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hemingway Performance free?
Hemingway Performance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ultrahuman or Hemingway Performance?
Hemingway Performance is rated higher. Ultrahuman averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Hemingway Performance averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ultrahuman or Hemingway Performance have ads?
Ultrahuman shows ads; Hemingway Performance does not.
Which is updated more often, Ultrahuman or Hemingway Performance?
Ultrahuman ships an update every 4 days, and Hemingway Performance every 9 days. Most recently, Ultrahuman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hemingway Performance on October 6, 2026.

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