Comparison

Pulse Interval Timer vs MeteoRuta

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable exercise and rest intervals
  • Adjustable number of repetitions
  • Haptic feedback and vibration patterns
  • Optional sound alerts
  • Circular progress ring
  • Standalone Apple Watch functionality
Features
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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.

About

MeteoRuta

Features
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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)

Screenshots

Pulse Interval Timer4 screens
MeteoRuta4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pulse Interval Timer versus MeteoRuta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulse Interval TimerMeteoRuta
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurelien DELRUEJosep Mandri

In-app purchases

None

Pulse Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

None

MeteoRuta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse Interval Timer free?
Pulse Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeteoRuta free?
MeteoRuta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse Interval Timer or MeteoRuta have ads?
Neither Pulse Interval Timer nor MeteoRuta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse Interval Timer or MeteoRuta?
Pulse Interval Timer ships an update weekly, and MeteoRuta every 2 days. Most recently, Pulse Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and MeteoRuta on September 26, 2026.

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