Comparison

Ultra vs Gym Timer Ultra

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

Head to head
About

Ultra

Features
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This application has been designed for ultra-runners who want to use their AppleWatch during their ultra-trail workout. The application includes a specialized cartography and a simple interface which allows you to concentrate on your run. IMPORTANT: To support very long runs, the workout is recorded by the iPhone. The AppleWatch is used for displaying the metrics, the cartography and to record heart rates but is not mandatory and can be charged during the run without interrupting the recording. Thus it is not possible to use the AppleWatch without the iPhone. Features include: - Customizable iPhone and AppleWatch screens - Many metrics available: - Time and Distance - Positive and negative elevation - Pace and speed (actual, mean, ...) - Specialized cartography - GPX track display, including elevation graph if available in the GPX: - More than one GPX track can be loaded and displayed. - Each GPX track loaded can have a different color. - GPX track based metrics always aligned with the race profile: - travelled distance, positive and negative elevation - Remaining distance, positive and negative elevation - Elevation graph display on the iPhone and AppleWatch: - Elevation graph can be customized with user defined colors and slope ranges. - Roadbook on the iPhone and AppleWatch: - Add aid stations, passage points and life bases along your track. - Track food and drink-mix nutrition for each waypoint, with a per-life-base summary. - Set cut-off and planned times, with global or per-section adjustments. - Section information (distance, elevation) shown between waypoints. - Race planning and time estimation: - Plan your start time and per-waypoint stop durations on the Times screen. - Live estimated arrival times at each waypoint and at the finish. - Estimated trail duration in the trail list and trail detail screen. - Personal runner profile with VMA, automatically calibrated from Apple Health VO2Max. - Estimates factor in terrain difficulty and day/night, and can be calibrated from your past runs. - Weather along your trail (requires a subscription): - On-demand weather forecasts on the trail detail screen. - Coloured weather strips on the elevation graph: temperature, precipitation and forecast confidence. - Waypoint strips on the elevation graph: distance from start, planned time, cut-off time and name. - Trail run recording with Apple HealthKit support (up to 4 days long). - Heart rate colored zones - Phone and Watch battery status display on the AppleWatch. - AppleWatch Ultra Action button support for workout start and lap. - Stop button is protected by a random code to avoid any unexpected recording stop. - Recovery procedure to continue a recording in case you forgot to charge your iPhone during a multi-day race. - Low power consumption allows to record a 44 hour race with only a 5000mAh external battery connected to a fully charged iPhone Pro 14 in battery economy mode. The free version supports trails up to 40 km. A subscription unlocks unlimited trail distance and weather information. Users who previously bought the application keep full access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://ultra-trails.galette.net/#privacy

About

Gym Timer Ultra

This app provides a customizable interval timer with visual and haptic cues to guide your workouts. It also features a set counter and heart-rate overlay for real-time performance monitoring. Designed for athletes, it offers a clean interface focused on essential data.

Highlights
  • Custom interval timer
  • Set counter
  • Heart-rate overlay
  • Glanceable UI
  • Visual and haptic cues
Features
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• Custom Interval Timer: Effortlessly set up work and rest intervals down to the second. Visual and haptic cues keep you on pace without ever needing your phone. • Set Counter: Log and adjust your number of sets on the fly. Whether you’re busting out supersets or pyramid workouts, GymWatch keeps perfect count. • Heart-Rate Overlay: Monitor your heart rate right on the timer screen. Instantly see if you’re in fat-burn, cardio, or peak zones without flipping through apps. • Clean, Glanceable UI: A minimalist design puts the information you need at a glance—no distractions, just data. Why GymWatch? Designed by athletes, for athletes. GymWatch removes complexity so you can zero in on performance. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter, HIIT junkie, or weekend warrior, GymWatch adapts to your routine, so every session is your best session.

Screenshots

Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Timer Ultra at none against Ultra's 4. Gym Timer Ultra also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). Ultra's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ultra sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Gym Timer Ultra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultra ships an update every 2 months, Gym Timer Ultra every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Ultra versus Gym Timer Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltraGym Timer Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic BagesJonas Loderhose

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ultra

Subscriptions4
  • Basic (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Basic (Annual)$3.991 Year
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  • Premium (Annual)$8.991 Year
None

Gym Timer Ultra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultra free?
Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Timer Ultra free?
Gym Timer Ultra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ultra or Gym Timer Ultra have ads?
Neither Ultra nor Gym Timer Ultra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultra or Gym Timer Ultra?
Ultra ships an update every 2 months, and Gym Timer Ultra every 8 months. Most recently, Ultra was updated on October 18, 2026 and Gym Timer Ultra on October 14, 2026.

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