What ULTRA Mode Does
When you enable ULTRA, three things change under the hood:- 3x thinking budget — The AI gets 32,000 reasoning tokens (vs 10,000 in Standard), giving it more room to analyze the role before generating output.
- Expanded prompt instructions — ULTRA adds a “Deep Interview Intelligence” layer that requires richer competencies, more questions, and behavioral detail at every rating level.
- More structured output — You get a comprehensive interview playbook, not just a screening guide.
Standard vs ULTRA Output
| Dimension | Standard | ULTRA |
|---|---|---|
| Competencies | 4—8 | 8—12 |
| Questions per competency | 1—4 (weight-based) | 2 primary + 2 follow-up probes each |
| Rating anchors | Label-based (e.g., “Meets Expectations”) | Specific observable behavioral indicators at each level |
| Red flags | Listed | Listed with mitigation strategies |
| EEOC guidance | Standard checklist | Comprehensive with legal framework references |
| Interview summary | Brief overview | Full intelligence brief with sequence, time allocation, warm-up, and closing strategy |
How to Toggle ULTRA On and Off
On desktop, the ULTRA toggle sits directly above the composer input in the chat interface. On mobile, it appears in the header bar at the top of the screen so you can switch modes without scrolling to the composer. In both cases, it’s a pill-style switch with two options: Standard and ULTRA.Select ULTRA before sending your first message
Click the ULTRA pill — above the text input on desktop, or in the header bar on mobile. A golden glow confirms activation, and a “3x credits” badge appears.
/superwaffle in the composer — a hidden shortcut that toggles the mode without clicking.
Using ULTRA from Templates
On the Templates page, each template card has a Use in ULTRA button. Clicking it opens a new chat with both the template and ULTRA mode pre-selected.Credit Cost
ULTRA scorecards cost 3x credits compared to Standard. The exact impact depends on your plan:| Plan | Standard cost | ULTRA cost | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 of 3 scorecard slots | All 3 scorecard slots | Uses your entire free allowance in one generation |
| Paid subscriptions | 1 usage unit | 3 usage units | Counted against your monthly plan limit |
| Credit packs | 1 credit | 3 credits | Deducted atomically from your balance |
Free plan users can try ULTRA — it consumes all three of your active scorecard slots at once. To prevent abuse, Free accounts are capped at 5 ULTRA generations and 15 total generations (standard + ULTRA) over the lifetime of the account. These caps are tracked independently of scorecard deletion, so archiving or deleting scorecards does not reset them.
When to Use ULTRA
Use ULTRA for:- Senior, executive, or leadership roles where interview quality is critical
- Roles with broad or ambiguous scope that need thorough competency coverage
- Panel interviews where multiple interviewers need detailed, segmented question sets
- High-stakes hires where you want a complete interview playbook, not just a question list
- Individual contributor roles with clear, well-defined requirements
- Quick screening guides where speed matters more than depth
- Iterating on early drafts before committing to a final scorecard
- Conserving credits when volume matters
Plan Availability
ULTRA mode is accessible on every plan, including Free. The toggle is never hidden — the difference is how many generations you can afford:- Free: Up to 5 ULTRA generations and 15 total generations (lifetime caps). Each ULTRA generation uses all 3 active slots
- Starter ($49/mo): 25 standard generations, or ~8 ULTRA generations, or any mix
- Growth ($119/mo): 60 standard generations, or ~20 ULTRA generations
- Scale ($199/mo): 150 standard generations, or ~50 ULTRA generations
- Pay-as-you-go: 15 per ULTRA scorecard (3 credits)
Lifetime caps apply only to the Free plan. Paid plans reset monthly with no lifetime restrictions.
What the loading experience looks like
All plans include a real-time streaming visualization that shows your scorecard being built live. You can watch competencies, questions, and rubrics appear as the AI generates them — no loading spinners or blank screens. When ULTRA is active, the loading indicator changes to reflect the deeper analysis. Instead of a generic “Generating…” message, you’ll see rotating stage labels:- Mapping competency framework
- Building question bank
- Generating rating anchors
- Calibrating scoring rubrics
- Finalizing interview brief