# OpTempo vs GhostLoop

The clearest difference is rating: GhostLoop at 5.0 against OpTempo's 1.0. GhostLoop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpTempo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GhostLoop asks for nothing beyond the download.

GhostLoop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

OpTempo ships an update every 10 days, GhostLoop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpTempo | GhostLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optempo-ruck-training-app/id6755979330/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostloop-outmove-yesterday/id6759537384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GREGORY LEE ORTEGAE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857510268) | [Ian Castillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878802009) |

## What reviewers say

### OpTempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optempo-ruck-training-app/id6755979330)

This app provides structured training plans for load-carriage events, focusing on distance, weight, and date. It offers live GPS tracking, fueling guidance, and historical data to help users prepare safely and consistently for endurance challenges.

**Highlights:** Event-based ruck training plans, Live GPS ruck tracking, Fueling and hydration planning, Training history and workload trends, Optional Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpTempo Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| OpTempo Elite Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| OpTempo Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| OpTempo Elite Annual | $99.99 | per year |


### GhostLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostloop-outmove-yesterday/id6759537384)

Race against your past self with recorded runs that become ghosts. Track outdoor GPS, treadmill, or import rides and swims. Compete with friends through step challenges and race their ghosts.

**Highlights:** Race your past self with recorded ghosts, Live gap indicator and audio cues, GPS tracking with map-matched routes, Treadmill mode and Apple Health import, Create step challenges with friends, Export activities as GPX

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpTempo free?

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

### Is GhostLoop free?

GhostLoop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpTempo or GhostLoop?

GhostLoop is rated higher. OpTempo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GhostLoop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do OpTempo or GhostLoop have ads?

Neither OpTempo nor GhostLoop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpTempo or GhostLoop?

OpTempo ships an update every 10 days, and GhostLoop every 5 days. Most recently, OpTempo was updated on October 30, 2026 and GhostLoop on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*