Comparison

Frontier X vs Calibre Biometrics

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

Head to head
About

Frontier X

Track your heart health and exercise performance with a smart chest strap wearable. Get detailed insights into heart rate, HRV, strain, and more, with personalized training feedback and alerts. Integrates with other devices and offers advanced analytics through a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Heart health and performance tracking
  • Real-time heart rate and HRV monitoring
  • Personalized vibration alerts
  • Activity recording up to 24 hours
  • Integration with Bluetooth wearables
  • AI-enabled training insights
  • Metabolic Profile Analytics (Premium)
Features
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With your Frontier X/X2/X3, track your activity including exercise, rest or sleep to get detailed insights on heart health and exercise performance. This companion app allows you to connect with Frontier X2/X3 - a revolutionary chest strap wearable smart heart monitor and view your recorded data. Trusted by world-class athletes across the globe, the Frontier X2/X3 is a chest-worn Smart Heart Monitor that provides in-depth real-time feedback on your heart health. It can monitor your: - Heart Health - Heart Rate - Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - Breathing Rate - Strain - Rhythms - Training Load - Calories - Stress, and a lot more. • Accurately record your activity like exercise, running, cycling, resting, sleeping, meditation, etc for up to 24hrs with comprehensive heart health insights. • Spot changes in your heart health with Rhythm and Strain. • Train in the right zone without distractions with real-time, personalized, and discreet vibration alerts. • Add health event tags to help you understand how lifestyle choices and behavior affect your health. • Seamlessly integrate with Bluetooth-enabled wearables and third-party devices such as GPS sports watches, bike computers, and more. • AI-enabled algorithms - Receive post-activity training insights, recommendations, and weekly goals. • Frontier X integrates with HealthKit to export your Frontier X activities into the Health app and to read heart rate and biometric data. • IP67 Waterproof up to 1.5 M • Battery: 14+ days of typical use Now get deeper insights and data with Frontier Premium Subscription*: Metabolic Profile Analytics: Track training intensity and the impact of lifestyle changes on metabolic health with key metrics like VO₂ Max, VO₂ Zones, Oxygen Uptake, and Ventilatory Thresholds (VTs). VO₂ Max: Get the most accurate real-time VO₂ Max data. While other wearables estimate using motion and heart rate, our advanced algorithms provides precise VO₂ Max readings outside of a lab, tracking cardiovascular efficiency and endurance potential. Readiness Score: Determine if your body is ready for peak performance or needs recovery. Advanced algorithms use heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) to guide your daily activities and training. Sleep Stage Analysis: Get a comprehensive understanding of your sleep quality (Webapp). With Frontier's Premium subscription and Metabolic Profile Analysis, tracking your VO₂ max becomes simpler and more precise. *A Paid Frontier Premium subscription is required to access the full feature set . The Premium feature subscription comes with a complimentary 7 days free trial, and continue at a minimal monthly cost starting from USD 14.99, or opt for an annual plan for substantial savings. Please note that prices may fluctuate based on your geographical location, currency, and current exchange rates The Terms of use are available in the app and our website: https://in.fourthfrontier.com/pages/terms-of-use About Fourth Frontier Fourth Frontier is an innovative health-tech company focused on revolutionizing heart health monitoring with its cutting-edge wearable technology. We are the World’s First Smart Heart Monitor. With over 5 billion heartbeats recorded from 120,000+ users across 50+ countries, we are empowering users to understand and manage their heart health in real-time. These features make the Frontier App a comprehensive tool for heart health management and fitness improvement. Download the app today and access the most accurate heart health data available. Apps available for iPhone and Apple Watch.

About

Calibre Biometrics

This app pairs with a wearable device to track and analyze key metabolic and performance metrics like VO2 Max and resting metabolic rate. It provides detailed insights into your body's energy expenditure and fat burning zones. Designed for informational and educational use, it complements professional health guidance.

Highlights
  • View biometric data
  • Record metabolic information
  • Analyze VO2 Max
  • Monitor Resting Metabolic Rate
  • Track FatMax and Calories
  • Companion to wearable tracker
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The companion app to the Calibre™ wearable breath/metabolic tracker allows you to view, record and analyze the rich biometric information obtained by the Calibre device. A device with groundbreaking accuracy for measuring and monitoring VO2 Max, Resting Metabolic Rate, FatMax, Calories and more with a lightweight, portable device that is simple and easy to use. Disclaimer Calibre is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or devices.

Screenshots

Frontier X4 screens
Calibre Biometrics4 screens

Verdict

The call

Frontier X and Calibre Biometrics both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Frontier X's written reviews are positive against 50% of Calibre Biometrics's. Frontier X also leads on ratings volume (318 vs 2). Calibre Biometrics's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Frontier X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Calibre Biometrics sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Frontier X against 4.5 for Calibre Biometrics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frontier X has 318 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Frontier X's written reviews are positive against 50% of Calibre Biometrics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frontier X ships an update every 2 weeks, Calibre Biometrics every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Frontier X versus Calibre Biometrics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontier XCalibre Biometrics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (318 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings318 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size569 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFourthfrontierBreathTaking Tech LLC

Customer experience

Frontier X

All ratings318 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative16.8%

Calibre Biometrics

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Frontier X

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • ECG stopped working
  • Inaccurate breathing rate and other metrics
  • Inability to edit activity details for indoor workouts
  • Syncing issues with Garmin devices after firmware updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add interval markers
  • Improve integration with Apple Fitness/Fitness+
  • Add support for ANT+
  • Improve compatibility with other fitness apps and devices
  • Add more customization options for workouts
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  • Improve data visualization and analysis tools

Calibre Biometrics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Frontier X

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
1 purchases

Calibre Biometrics

Subscriptions1
  • Calibre Premium$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Frontier X free?
Frontier X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calibre Biometrics free?
Calibre Biometrics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Frontier X or Calibre Biometrics?
Frontier X is rated higher. Frontier X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while Calibre Biometrics averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Frontier X or Calibre Biometrics have ads?
Neither Frontier X nor Calibre Biometrics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Frontier X or Calibre Biometrics?
Frontier X ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calibre Biometrics every 4 weeks. Most recently, Frontier X was updated on November 7, 2026 and Calibre Biometrics on November 4, 2026.

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