Training Pulse BT vs RunHUD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Training Pulse BT
This app guides your workouts based on scientific guidelines, using real-time heart rate monitoring via Bluetooth. It calculates personalized training zones and generates custom programs for various fitness levels, syncing data with Apple Health.
- Real-time pulse monitoring via Bluetooth
- Personalized training programs
- Apple Watch integration
- Apple Health syncing
- Workout recording
- Calorie tracking
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Training according to scientific guidelines, also enables measuring of the training-pulse via Bluetooth in real time and recording of training sessions. There are 2 key factors: 1.) The right training pulse 2.) The right training duration The training pulse, taken from a Bluetooth SMART 4.0 heart-rate monitor e.g. Polar Version H6 or higher, will be displayed in an animation in real time on the iPhone AND on the Apple Watch! After entering your age and gender the right training pulse will be calculated and 3 different training programs will be automatically generated: Beginner, Advanced and Athletic. The training programs are scientifically proven and tested over many years. Training Puls BT also transmits the data from the heart rate monitor in real time to the Apple Watch and standalone mode for Apple Watch without iPhone! Integration with Apple Health (HealthKit): Add the details of your workout like duration, heart rate and calories burned, to your Apple Health account. Training Pulse uses data from paired devices, like heart rate monitor or the Apple Watch, to give you professionell performance analysis. Features: • Real time pulse measuring via Bluetooth SMART 4.0 heart-rate monitor and Apple Watch • Free training zone selection (name and color) • Display of the workout's average and maximum training pulse • Display of the calories burnt during the workout • Stop-watch • Recording of training sessions • Creation of personal training plans • Recommendations for the adjustment of many cardio devices Do not hesitate and start your personalized training program today for a healthy future life!
RunHUD
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RunHUD is a simple, no-setup running companion for treadmill workouts. Just open the app, connect your watch, and start running. While you run on a treadmill, RunHUD shows your heart rate, pace, and elapsed time clearly on your phone — just like a heads-up display (HUD). No accounts. No settings. No distractions. Perfect for runners who want to focus on their run without constantly checking their watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Training Pulse BT at none against RunHUD's 1. Training Pulse BT also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads 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. RunHUD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Training Pulse BT asks for nothing beyond the download.
Training Pulse BT ships an update every 6 weeks, RunHUD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Training Pulse BT | RunHUD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ronald Gelbard | Jekal Ik |
In-app purchases
Training Pulse BT
No in-app purchases
RunHUD
- Premium Lifetime Access$2.99
