Comparison

Strainup vs ulTrain

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

Head to head
About

Strainup

Features
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Strainup is the training app that adapts to you — not the other way around. Create your own exercises, your own workouts and share your training routines. WHY STRAINUP? 100% CUSTOMIZABLE Custom sets, reps, weight, time, distance or free notes — you create your own exercises tailored to your training. UNIVERSAL TRACKING Forget generic gym apps. Strainup adapts to ALL sports. Create custom exercises for your calisthenics skills, cardio or flexibility work. FOCUS ON THE EFFORT A clean, efficiency-first interface. Log your workout in a few taps and get back to the bar. SHARE IN ONE LINK Share any exercise or routine with a friend, coach or community via a simple link. They import it in one tap. APPLE INTEGRATION • Live Activities: Follow your session from the lock screen — rest timer and current set without unlocking your iPhone. • Apple Watch: Validate your sets, track your reps and control your workout from your wrist. • Widgets: Today's workout on your home screen — no need to open the app to remember your session. KEY FEATURES • Automatic rest timer with background tracking • Reorder exercises during your session • Detailed history of your sessions and progress GREAT FOR • Calisthenics & Street Workout • CrossFit & Functional Fitness • Weightlifting & Strength Training • Running & Cardio • Yoga & Mobility SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Have a feature idea? Don't hesitate to suggest it — we build Strainup thanks to your feedback. Email: app@strainup.fr Privacy: https://www.strainup.fr/privacy Terms: https://www.strainup.fr/terms Download Strainup and take control of your progress.

About

ulTrain

Features
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ulTrain is the training companion for runners, ultra athletes, gym users, hikers, walkers, and hybrid athletes who want to train with structure, track progress clearly, and build habits that last. Whether you are preparing for an ultra, building strength in the gym, training for a race, improving endurance, or simply trying to move more each week, ulTrain helps you plan, log, analyse, and improve your training in one place. TRAIN FOR YOUR GOAL Build your training around what matters to you: endurance, strength, ultra distance, general fitness, walking, hiking, or hybrid training. Structure your weeks with purpose so you know when to build, recover, and focus. ENDURANCE TRAINING Plan and track runs, walks, hikes, long efforts, and cross-training sessions. Monitor distance, pace, duration, elevation, heart rate, notes, and training history so you can understand how your fitness is progressing. STRENGTH TRAINING Create and log gym workouts with exercises, sets, reps, weight, rest periods, and notes. Build reusable routines, track completed sessions, and review strength work alongside endurance training. Audible rest-timer cues count you down into your next set, even while your screen is locked. HYBRID ATHLETE SUPPORT Balance running, lifting, hiking, and recovery in one app. See the bigger picture across your training week so you can manage workload, stay consistent, and avoid treating strength and endurance as separate worlds. TRACK EVERY SESSION Log workouts manually or import supported activity data from Apple Health. Keep your training history organised with pace, elevation, heart rate, workout notes, session type, and perceived effort. TRAIN WITH DATA Visualise progress with clear charts and insights across training load, pace, consistency, elevation, daily movement, and completed workouts. See what is improving, what needs attention, and how your training is building. BUILD LASTING HABITS Whether you are getting your steps in, training for race day, returning to fitness, or building a stronger weekly routine, ulTrain helps you keep showing up. FUEL AND RECOVER SMARTER Track pre-workout and post-workout nutrition, hydration, energy, and recovery notes. Learn what helps you perform well, recover better, and prepare for runs, gym sessions, hikes, and races. PREPARE FOR RACE DAY Plan for races, long-distance efforts, and outdoor challenges. Track progress, refine your fueling strategy, prepare kit lists, and stay focused. STAY ORGANISED Create reusable kit lists for races, hikes, training blocks, and gym sessions. ULTRAIN PRO Take your training further with ulTrain Pro: • Personal Coach: personalised insights generated on-device • Progress Charts: deeper analysis of your training trends • Strength Training Tools: build routines, log workouts, and track gym progress • Race Directory: discover and plan your next event • Home Screen Widgets: stay on track at a glance PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays yours. ulTrain uses secure sync and on-device intelligence. Your data is never sold or used for advertising, and health data from Apple Health is processed locally and never leaves your device without your permission. FREE FOREVER Core features are free with no time limits. ulTrain Pro is optional and includes a 7-day free trial so you can try everything before committing. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS ulTrain Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription: • Monthly: Ā£1.99 per month • Yearly: Ā£14.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ultrain.fit/privacy.html

Screenshots

Strainup4 screens
ulTrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ulTrain at every 5 days against Strainup's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Strainup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ulTrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strainup ships an update every 2 weeks, ulTrain every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Strainup versus ulTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrainupulTrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVictor SimonDave Brett

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strainup

Subscriptions2
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

ulTrain

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Strainup free?
Strainup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ulTrain free?
ulTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strainup or ulTrain have ads?
Neither Strainup nor ulTrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strainup or ulTrain?
Strainup ships an update every 2 weeks, and ulTrain every 5 days. Most recently, Strainup was updated on October 28, 2026 and ulTrain on October 28, 2026.

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