Comparison

Ultrahuman vs Stride

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

Stride

Features
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Stride is the running tracker that helps you run smarter, not just further. Record every run with accurate GPS, see your pace, distance and route in real time, and follow a training plan shaped around your goal and experience. Whether you are starting your first 5K or building towards a marathon, Stride keeps you moving forward. TRACK EVERY RUN • Accurate GPS tracking of distance, pace, time and route • Outdoor runs, indoor runs, trail runs, walks and cycling • Live stats on screen and audio coaching in your ear • Auto-pause when you stop at a crossing • Route maps for every run you save TRAIN WITH A PLAN • Personal plans based on your goal, experience and the days you can run • A clear workout for today, every day • Weekly distance goals that keep you consistent SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Full run history with splits and details • Personal records that update automatically • Weekly and monthly progress charts • Achievements, challenges and personal missions to stay motivated SHARE YOUR RUNS • Beautiful run cards to share with friends or save to Photos • The start and end of your route are hidden automatically to protect your privacy WORKS WITH APPLE HEALTH • Save your runs to Apple Health so they count towards your activity • Keep your running history in one place YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Runs, routes and your profile are stored on your device • Delete your account and data at any time from Settings • Light, Dark or System theme STRIDE PRO Unlock the full coaching experience: • Advanced run analysis • Personal running profile • Smart route recommendations • Adaptive workouts that respond to how you run • Advanced personal missions • Smart coaching insights • No ads Stride Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, with a free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time after purchase. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Stride is not a medical device. Talk to a doctor before starting a new exercise programme. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/strideruntracker-privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/strideruntrackerite-termsofuse

Screenshots

Ultrahuman4 screens
Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ultrahuman at every 3 days against Stride's fortnightly. Ultrahuman also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Stride sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultrahuman ships an update every 3 days, Stride fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ultrahuman versus Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltrahumanStride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size744 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperULTRAHUMAN HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITEDVarsha Patel

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

Stride

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

Stride

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$2.991 Month
  • yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Ultrahuman free?
Ultrahuman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ultrahuman or Stride have ads?
Both Ultrahuman and Stride show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultrahuman or Stride?
Ultrahuman ships an update every 3 days, and Stride fortnightly. Most recently, Ultrahuman was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stride on October 30, 2026.

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