Comparison

Ultimate Bariatrics vs StrideForward

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

Head to head
About

Ultimate Bariatrics

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The Ultimate Bariatrics platform is part of a robust program that allows you to access recipes, meal plans, fitness classes, cooking demos, and many other resources that will help you on your weight loss journey. With support from live nutrition experts, the Ultimate Bariatrics app gives you a secure platform to support you in reaching your goals. Here you'll be able to track food, scan bar codes, and ask questions 24/7 through the messenger. Note: The Ultimate Bariatrics app integrates with the iOS Health app (iOS HealthKit) to bring you the ability to measure and display your daily steps within application.

About

StrideForward

Features
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Stride supports you through every stage of your bariatric surgery journey - from pre-operative preparation through long-term recovery. BEFORE SURGERY • Follow your pre-op diet protocol with structured meal plans • Track hydration, supplements, and medications • Build the habits that set you up for success AFTER SURGERY • Activate phase-appropriate meal plans (liquid, pureed, soft foods, regular) • Log daily meals and track protein, calories, and hydration • Record your weight and body measurements over time • Monitor supplement and medication compliance • Track your step count via Apple Health (Stride Pro) VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS • Weight loss chart from surgery date • Weekly nutrition summaries (Stride Pro) • Day streak and achievement badges • Progress photos with biometric lock SET PERSONAL GOALS • Create weight targets and daily habit goals • Track progress alongside your protocol APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION • Syncs steps and exercise automatically (Stride Pro) • Home screen widget shows today's hydration and meals at a glance Stride works with any bariatric surgical approach and can be configured to match your surgeon's specific protocol. Stride Pro features are available via in-app subscription purchase.

Screenshots

Ultimate Bariatrics4 screens
StrideForward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Bariatrics at none against StrideForward's 2. StrideForward's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StrideForward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Ultimate Bariatrics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultimate Bariatrics ships an update monthly, StrideForward weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ultimate Bariatrics versus StrideForward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltimate BariatricsStrideForward
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB62 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperVirtual Health Partners IncMati Alfaro

In-app purchases

None

Ultimate Bariatrics

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StrideForward

Subscriptions2
  • Stride Pro Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Stride Pro Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Ultimate Bariatrics free?
Ultimate Bariatrics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrideForward free?
StrideForward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ultimate Bariatrics or StrideForward have ads?
Neither Ultimate Bariatrics nor StrideForward shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultimate Bariatrics or StrideForward?
Ultimate Bariatrics ships an update monthly, and StrideForward weekly. Most recently, Ultimate Bariatrics was updated on September 8, 2026 and StrideForward on September 20, 2026.

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