# Wahoo vs FITIV Pulse

Wahoo and FITIV Pulse both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of FITIV Pulse's written reviews are positive against 42% of Wahoo's. Wahoo's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 13K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wahoo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FITIV Pulse sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wahoo against 4.6 for FITIV Pulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Wahoo's written reviews are positive against 76% of FITIV Pulse's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wahoo | FITIV Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitiv-pulse-workout-tracker/id942494517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 389 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wahoo Fitness](https://appshunter.io/developer/359225354) | [MotiFIT Fitness Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/312613577) |

## What reviewers say

### Wahoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wahoo/id391599899)

This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a powerful fitness tracker for various activities like running, cycling, and strength training. It helps you visualize training zones, analyze past workouts, and connect with Bluetooth sensors for detailed data. You can also manage and update compatible Wahoo devices.

**Highlights:** Record indoor and outdoor workouts, Visualize training zones (power, heart rate), Analyze activity history from Wahoo devices, Pair and use multiple Bluetooth sensors, Connect, update, and set up Wahoo devices, Control KICKR smart bikes and trainers, Accurate calorie burn calculation

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wahoo Core | $4.99 | per month |
| Wahoo | $17.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks more than just pace and heart rate
- 🚀 GPS tracking is sound
- 👍 Audio announcements have good options
- 👍 Works well with Zwift
- 👍 Provides a consistent training experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially for long workouts
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly even in battery saving mode
- 🔒 Requires mandatory account creation and data sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and cadence tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent distance and calorie measurements

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when connecting to trainer
- Fails to record GPS, heart rate, and other sensor data
- Syncing issues with Strava and other platforms
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between workout types

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of data screens
- Add ability to create and load pre-set workouts
- Improve Strava and Apple Health integration
- Bring back offline workout editing
- Add an Apple Watch app for better integration


### FITIV Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitiv-pulse-workout-tracker/id942494517)

This app is a comprehensive health and fitness tracker that monitors workouts, heart rate, sleep, and recovery. It provides actionable insights to help users train smarter and achieve their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Heart rate zone training, HRV and recovery tracking, Sleep monitoring, Workout tracking for various activities, Strength training log, Advanced performance metrics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FITIV (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| FITIV | $4.99 | per month |
| FITIV | $9.99 | per year |
| FITIV Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| FITIV | $29.99 | per year |
| FITIV | $29.99 | per year |
| FITIV Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| PRO Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Membership | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app!
- 👍 Great tool for tracking levels of exertion during training
- 👍 Keeps you motivated and able to track progress easily
- 👍 Flawless Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Comprehensive metrics and data analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects from Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inaccurate calorie tracking
- 🐛 Buggy GPS tracking and mapping
- 🐛 Inconsistent syncing and data loss issues
- 🐛 Intrusive and frequent review prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnects from Apple Watch during workouts
- Inaccurate calorie tracking and data reporting
- Issues with GPS tracking and mapping, including incorrect distance and route recording
- Syncing problems leading to data loss and inconsistencies
- Crashes and performance issues following recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for more workout types (e.g. rowing, CrossFit)
- Improve customization options for workouts and data displays
- Implement a more robust and reliable GPS tracking system
- Add the ability to edit workout details and duration
- Improve syncing and data integration with other fitness apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wahoo free?

Wahoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FITIV Pulse free?

FITIV Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wahoo or FITIV Pulse?

Wahoo is rated higher. Wahoo averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while FITIV Pulse averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Wahoo or FITIV Pulse have ads?

Neither Wahoo nor FITIV Pulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wahoo or FITIV Pulse?

Wahoo ships an update fortnightly, and FITIV Pulse fortnightly. Most recently, Wahoo was updated on September 24, 2026 and FITIV Pulse on September 24, 2026.

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