Comparison

Vector vs Metric

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

Head to head
About

Vector

This app provides real-time performance data for athletes and coaches via Bluetooth. It allows for quick insights into individual and group performance without extra equipment, ideal for training and rehabilitation.

Highlights
  • Live performance data viewing
  • Bluetooth device syncing
  • Individual and group target setting
  • Remote device management
  • Battery level and firmware status
Features
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The Vector Companion App will allow coaches and athletes to view live data from their Vector devices via iPhone and Apple Watch. Users will be able to receive live performance information from small groups of athletes via bluetooth. The Vector App is perfect for 1 to 1 training or rehab training scenarios. It allows a quick view into live Athlete performance data without the need to set up any additional equipment. The App and Watch will allow you to do the following actions directly from phone to device: - Run an Activity and periodise - Add and remove devices from your activity - Sync Period information to Openfield Cloud to be used in your Console. - View Performance data over a range of parameters - View Individual Player Performances - Download your activity via Bluetooth and import into Openfield - Set Group and Individual Targets - Re-Map your devices locally - Allow your athlete to view live data from their wrist - Buzz and find devices - Turn off your device remotely - View Your device Battery Level and Firmware Version

About

Metric

This app revolutionizes strength training by offering advanced velocity-based tracking using your phone's camera, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. It provides detailed insights into fatigue, recovery, and progression, helping users maximize gains and prevent injuries.

Highlights
  • Smart velocity tracking with camera
  • Advanced video analysis of lifts
  • Comprehensive workout logging
  • Performance insights and progression tracking
  • Automated rest timer
  • Estimated 1RM calculation
Features
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Level up your training with Metric, the most advanced workout tracking app that combines traditional logging with revolutionary velocity-based training - no expensive hardware required. TRUSTED BY LIFTERS WORLDWIDE 1.5 million sets tracked | 100,000 downloads | Lifters and coaches in over 140 countries WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Super simple to download and just start using. Great for getting clients and athletes to engage with their training in new ways. Can't believe this hasn't been done sooner!" - rugoody "Amazing to not have to pay thousands for a unit or even attach anything to a bar. Just click record on your camera and I can track my athletes Bar Velocity so easily." - Giannire "For not needing to buy any equipment this is a great tool. The vbt trackers go from 400 and up so for this to do what it does with nothing is amazing." - NoelpereziPhone6P "The app is brilliant. Superb for checking/tracking form and progression at the same time. I took an annual sub out after 5 days" - far.landscape Whether you're a powerlifter preparing for a meet, training to improve your athleticism on the field, or simply looking to get stronger and build muscle in the gym, Metric transforms how you train and coach. Gain insights that were previously only available to professional athletes, maximize your strength gains, and prevent injuries through proper technique and load management. Train with complete confidence as Metric's data shows your fatigue levels, recovery rates, and progression trends in real-time- helping you make smarter decisions about when to push harder and when tor regulate and recover. While traditional velocity tracking requires expensive and cumbersome external devices, strings or wearables, Metric delivers the same precise, validated measurements using just the camera on your iPhone or iPad, making actionable lifting insights accessible to everyone. CORE FEATURES SMART VELOCITY TRACKING - Track bar speed on 60+ exercises with validated accuracy - Receive audio cues when you hit specific velocity targets - Monitor fatigue through velocity loss during sets - Calculate estimated 1RM based on scientific velocity profiles - No additional hardware needed - just your phone - Record a quick set or incorporate velocity tracking into your workout flow ADVANCED VIDEO ANALYSIS - Record or import HD lifting videos - Generate detailed bar path traces for every rep - Review technique frame-by-frame - Share videos and analysis with coaches - Export videos to your camera roll COMPREHENSIVE WORKOUT LOGGING - Build, save and log your entire workout - Build and share templates to plan in advance - Access 150+ pre-loaded exercises - Create custom exercises - Track sets, reps, weight, and RPE - Automated rest timer PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS - Monitor strength progression - Track power output trends - Analyze ROM consistency - View velocity trends over time - Track estimated 1RM - load-velocity and load-power profiling - Real-time RPE charts and RPE-1RM estimations PERFECT FOR - Powerlifters, Strongman, and Olympic lifters - CrossFit and functional training - Bodybuilders and hypertrophy training - Strength and conditioning coaches - Performance-focused athletes - Personal trainers and online coaches - Any lifter wanting data-driven results GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE & FREE 1. Select your exercise 2. Position your phone to capture your lift from the side 3. Record your set 4. Get instant velocity and technique analysis 5. Track single sets or complete entire workouts FREE, PRO, & COACH OPTIONS Record sets and workouts for free. Upgrade to Pro for advanced analytics, template builder, real-time feedback, and in-app video storage. Pro Coach plans also available for logging athlete workouts Join thousands of lifters using Metric to train smarter and maximize their gains. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Vector4 screens
Metric4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vector at 5.0 against Metric's 4.0. Vector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.1). Metric's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (45 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Metric sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Vector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vector holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metric has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vector ships an update every 5 weeks, Metric weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vector versus Metric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorMetric
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews—53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatapult Sports Pty LtdCore Advantage Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Vector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Metric

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative35.1%

In-app purchases

None

Vector

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Metric

Subscriptions14
  • Pro - Monthly$10.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly (Legacy)$12.991 Month
  • Metric Pro - Monthly (Legacy)$12.991 Month
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  • Pro Family - Monthly$18.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +5 - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +20 - Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +10$37.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +15$47.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual7 Days trial$62.991 Year
  • Metric Pro (Legacy)14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Metric Pro - Annual (Legacy)$94.991 Year
  • Pro Family - Annual$114.991 Year
  • Pro Coach +5 - Annual$119.991 Year
  • Pro Coach +10$339.991 Year

Questions

Is Vector free?
Vector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metric free?
Metric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vector or Metric?
Vector is rated higher. Vector averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Metric averages 4.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Vector or Metric have ads?
Neither Vector nor Metric shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vector or Metric?
Vector ships an update every 5 weeks, and Metric weekly. Most recently, Vector was updated on July 7, 2026 and Metric on September 19, 2026.

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