Ultra Strong vs Compound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Integrated strength, technique, and mobility training
- Intelligent running programming
- Goal-based training plans
- Exercise demonstration videos
- Run logging and progress tracking
- Community support
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Compound
This workout app simplifies strength training with a single, progressive routine. It automatically tracks your progress, adjusts weights, and includes warm-ups and cool-downs. Log workouts precisely as you perform them, with Apple Watch integration for seamless tracking.
- Automated double progression weight increases
- Automatic warm-up and cool-down routines
- Customizable rep ranges and weight jumps
- Real-time Apple Watch mirroring
- Flexible logging for various exercise types
- Private, on-device data storage
Read full descriptionHide full description
Compound is a workout app with exactly one workout in it. NO MORE BOOKKEEPING Compound runs on double progression, a tried-and-true method for getting stronger. We just handle the bookkeeping. Hit your target reps, and the app bumps the target up for next time. Hit the top of the rep range? The weight goes up (5 lbs for big lifts, 2.5 lbs for accessories) and your reps reset. If you miss a set, just long-press to log what you actually did, and the app holds the weight steady until you're ready. No spreadsheets, no thinking. If you want a slower climb, you can tell the app to require up to five successful sessions before it forces a weight jump. MORE THAN JUST MOVING WEIGHT Every workout starts with an actual warm-up: three minutes of timed cardio, dynamic movements, and ramp-up sets calculated directly from your first working weight. Rest timers kick in automatically between sets. Ten minutes of guided mobility wraps up the day. You can tweak or turn off any of this, but the defaults are designed to give you a complete, balanced program. TRACKS LIKE REAL LIFE Not every exercise fits perfectly into a generic "reps and weight" counter. Tap to log your squats. Run the built-in stopwatch for dead hangs and let it save your PR. Use the countdown for planks. Every exercise is tracked exactly the way you actually do it. LEAVE YOUR PHONE IN YOUR POCKET The Apple Watch app mirrors your session in real time. Log sets, skip rests, and adjust the weight on the bar right from your wrist. Your phone and watch stay perfectly synced, and everything gets sent straight to Apple Health, complete with your heart rate and active calories. YOURS, PRIVATELY No account. No sign-up. Nothing is uploaded to a server that reads your training. Your history is stored on your device, full stop, and you can export the whole of it as a file at any time, subscribed or not. Start by entering the weights you lift today, or start everything at zero and let the progression build. Either way, the next session is always ready. SUBSCRIPTION Compound Standard unlocks the whole app and comes in two terms, monthly and annual, both opening with a 14-day free trial. Prices are shown in your own currency on the subscription screen inside the app before anything is charged. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless auto-renew is switched off at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed or cancelled any time in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://trycompound.cc/privacy Terms of Use: https://trycompound.cc/terms Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultra Strong at none against Compound's 3. Ultra Strong also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Compound sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ultra Strong asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ultra Strong against 5.0 for Compound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Ultra Strong ships an update every 2 weeks, Compound weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultra Strong | Compound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PYRY JOHANNES LIUKKONEN | SCOTT BERKLEY SHUMAKER |
Customer experience
Ultra Strong
Compound
In-app purchases
Ultra Strong
No in-app purchases
Compound
- Progression · Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Progression · Annual14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Progression · Lifetime$99.99









