Pulse vs Just VO2 Max
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse
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Pulse: HIIT Interval Timer makes high-intensity interval training simple and effective. No sign-ups, no clutter — just fast, easy-to-use timers for your workouts. FEATURES: - Pre-set HIIT & Tabata workouts - Customizable intervals & rounds - Clear visual and sound alerts - Works fully offline - Lightweight and ad-supported (optional) Perfect for beginners and pros alike — Pulse keeps your training focused, simple, and motivating. Start your workout today!
Just VO2 Max
Displays your most recent VO2 Max reading from Apple Health directly on your Apple Watch face. It refreshes automatically when new data is available after your workout, keeping your health information private and on your device.
- VO2 Max display
- Apple Health integration
- Automatic refresh
- On-device data storage
- Read-only data access
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See your latest Apple Health VO₂ max estimate on your iPhone Home Screen and Apple Watch face. Just VO2 Max puts your value, trend, and last update within easy reach. IPHONE WIDGETS Choose small, medium, or large. Every size shows your latest value, trend, and measurement date and time. The large widget also charts your last measurements. APPLE WATCH COMPLICATIONS Choose circular, rectangular, or corner complications to suit your watch face. The rectangular view includes your trend and last update alongside the value. A CLEAR IPHONE DASHBOARD A focused gauge, a readable trend and date row, and a chart of up to four recent measurements help you follow changes over time. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE • Read-only access to VO₂ max in Apple Health • No account or subscription • Health readings stay on your devices • No ads in widgets, complications, or the Watch app • The free iPhone app is supported by banner ads Just VO2 Max displays estimates already stored in Apple Health. It does not measure or calculate VO₂ max. New readings depend on Apple Health and supported workouts; widget refresh timing is managed by iOS. The trend compares your latest estimate with up to three previous readings. Your VO₂ max values, sample dates, and sources are never sent to advertising or analytics providers. The app displays fitness information only and does not provide medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just VO2 Max at none against Pulse's 1. Just VO2 Max also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Pulse's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Just VO2 Max asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pulse ships an update fortnightly, Just VO2 Max every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse | Just VO2 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Girish Padavala | Cuprea s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Pulse
- Pulse Pro Lifetime$3.99
Just VO2 Max
No in-app purchases
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