Pulse Interval Timer vs MeteoRuta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pulse Interval Timer
This interval timer app helps guide your workouts with customizable exercise and rest periods, and adjustable repetitions. It offers haptic feedback and optional sound alerts to keep you on track during timed activities.
- Customizable exercise and rest intervals
- Adjustable number of repetitions
- Haptic feedback and vibration patterns
- Optional sound alerts
- Circular progress ring
- Standalone Apple Watch functionality
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Pulse is the simplest, most vibrant interval timer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Set your exercise duration, rest period, and number of repetitions — then hit Start and let your wrist (or your phone) guide your workout. Key Features: - Configure exercise intervals (5 to 300 seconds) - Set rest periods between intervals (0 to 120 seconds) - Choose the number of repetitions (1 to 50) - Haptic feedback at the start and end of each interval - 3 customizable vibration patterns for start and end signals - Optional sound alerts for exercise segments (start & end) - Circular progress ring that drains as time counts down - Save your preferred default values in Settings - Works on Apple Watch (standalone — no iPhone required) and iPhone/iPad Perfect for: - HIIT & Tabata training - Boxing rounds - Stretching routines - Meditation intervals - Cooking timers - Any timed activity with repetitions No subscriptions. No ads. Just tap, set, and go.
MeteoRuta
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MeteoRuta analyzes wind, temperature, and rain—among other factors—for each segment of your route. Plot your route on the map, import a GPX file, or connect to Strava. MeteoRuta checks weather forecasts from Open-Meteo and color-codes each segment: green if the wind is at your back, yellow if it’s crosswind, and red if it’s headwind. FEATURES • Color-coded wind analysis by segment • Departure time selector: find the best time of day • “Best time” indicator to reach the optimal segment with a single tap • Wind arrows on the map with density that adapts to zoom level • Elevation profile with total elevation gain, maximum, and minimum altitude • Temperature forecast and chance of rain by segment • Import GPX routes or connect Strava and Komoot • Save and share routes with other users • Automatic dark mode WHO IT’S FOR Cyclists, runners, triathletes, and any athlete who wants to know in advance whether the wind will help or hinder their route. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MeteoRuta at every 2 days against Pulse Interval Timer's weekly. MeteoRuta also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pulse Interval Timer ships an update weekly, MeteoRuta every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse Interval Timer | MeteoRuta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aurelien DELRUE | Josep Mandri |
In-app purchases
Pulse Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
MeteoRuta
No in-app purchases
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