Comparison

Ultra Strong vs UpCount

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

Head to head
About

Ultra Strong

This app offers a smart system for runners to improve performance and prevent injuries. It integrates strength training, technique drills, mobility exercises, and intelligent running programming into personalized plans.

Highlights
  • Integrated strength, technique, and mobility training
  • Intelligent running programming
  • Goal-based training plans
  • Exercise demonstration videos
  • Run logging and progress tracking
  • Community support
Features
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Ultra Strong: Run Stronger, Faster, Injury-Free You log the miles, push harder, train more… yet progress stalls and niggles creep in. Ultra Strong App helps you break through plateaus with a smarter system: strength, technique, mobility, and intelligent running programming, all in one place. Why Ultra Strong Works: 1. Strength That Transfers: Every movement is designed to power your stride on road and trail. 2. Technique That Sticks: Running technique drills that improve form in weeks, not years. 3. Smart Programming: Every run has a purpose: build endurance or strength, develop speed and power, or boost recovery. 4. Mobility & Recovery: Targeted exercises built into your program to keep you durable and consistent, so injuries don’t derail your training. Results That Speak: “Improved my half-marathon time by 30 minutes and dropped 10kg.” – Patrick “Went from 2:02 to 1:35, and for the first time, I actually enjoy running again.” – Caleb Built for Runners Like You: Whether you’re chasing your first marathon, training for ultras, or want to run smoother and faster, Ultra Strong is designed to unlock performance without burnout or breakdown. Features: Unlimited access to proven Ultra Strong programs Goal-based plans: Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra In-depth exercise demonstration videos for every exercise Easy logging of runs, sets, reps, and effort Progress tracking and community support Strength, mobility, technique, and running sessions integrated seamlessly

About

UpCount

This app uses your iPhone's front camera to automatically count push-ups in real-time. Track your progress, set daily goals, and compete with friends on leaderboards. Visualize your workout history on a calendar.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep counting via front camera
  • Real-time workout tracking
  • Leaderboards for competitive play
  • Detailed progress statistics
  • Calendar view of workouts
  • Customizable daily goals
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UpCount is the smartest push-up tracker on the App Store. Using your iPhone's front camera, UpCount automatically counts every rep — no buttons, no manual tracking. AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING Place your phone on the floor facing up. UpCount uses face detection to track every push-up automatically and in real time. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Challenge friends and see who dominates the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly leaderboards. Send friend requests via shareable invite links — no code copying needed. Create groups to compete together. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every workout is saved to your profile. View your stats by day, week, month, year, or all time. See your streaks, averages, best days, and more. CALENDAR VIEW See every day you worked out visualized on a calendar. The greener the day, the closer you hit your goal. SET YOUR DAILY GOAL Customize your daily push-up goal and track your progress toward it in every workout. SIGN IN WITH APPLE Quick and secure sign in with your Apple ID.

Screenshots

Ultra Strong4 screens
UpCount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultra Strong at none against UpCount's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. UpCount sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ultra Strong asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ultra Strong against 5.0 for UpCount. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultra Strong ships an update every 2 weeks, UpCount weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ultra Strong versus UpCount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltra StrongUpCount
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPYRY JOHANNES LIUKKONENCADE ANDREW MCCLINTOCK

In-app purchases

None

Ultra Strong

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

UpCount

Subscriptions2
  • UpCount Pro$1.991 Month
  • UpCount Pro$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Ultra Strong free?
Ultra Strong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpCount free?
UpCount is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ultra Strong or UpCount?
Ultra Strong and UpCount are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Ultra Strong or UpCount have ads?
Neither Ultra Strong nor UpCount shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultra Strong or UpCount?
Ultra Strong ships an update every 2 weeks, and UpCount weekly. Most recently, Ultra Strong was updated on October 24, 2026 and UpCount on October 24, 2026.

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