# about vs Chisel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: about at none against Chisel's 7. about also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chisel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chisel sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. about asks for nothing beyond the download.

about holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chisel has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

about ships an update every 5 weeks, Chisel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | about | Chisel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-time/id1450142920/reviews)** | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-abs-and-six-pack/id1511323845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [about time technology corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422555236) | [DiosEsAqui LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274124856) |

## What reviewers say

### about

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-time/id1450142920)

Track your daily fitness activities, including steps, distance, calories burned, sleep patterns, heart rate, and blood pressure. Set exercise goals, view trend statistics, and share your progress with friends. Requires compatible smart fitness devices.

**Highlights:** Record daily exercise data (steps, distance, calories), Track sleep status (deep, light, wake-up times), Monitor heart rate and blood pressure, Log weight data and variability, Set and track exercise goals, Share data to social media, Add family/friends for shared data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chisel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chisel-abs-and-six-pack/id1511323845)

Build your dream physique from home with science-backed routines. Offers hundreds of exercises, meal plans, and structured routines for all fitness levels. Achieve lasting results and a stronger core without gym memberships.

**Highlights:** Smart workout programs, Beginner to advanced levels, Targeted six-pack training, Full core strength building, Workouts adapt to consistency, Exercise rest timer, Weekly progress photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Shredded Meal Plan | Free | one-time |
| Chisel Away | Free | one-time |
| Gains Meal Plan | Free | one-time |
| Vegetarian Meal Plan | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is about free?

about is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chisel free?

Chisel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, about or Chisel?

about is rated higher. about averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Chisel averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do about or Chisel have ads?

Chisel shows ads; about does not.

### Which is updated more often, about or Chisel?

about ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chisel every 2 days. Most recently, about was updated on October 1, 2026 and Chisel on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*