Cardio Active vs 99Fit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cardio Active
This app prioritizes user privacy by keeping all workout and fitness data local and encrypted. It offers a range of cardio workout tracking features, integrates with the Health app, and supports various workout types on iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Private, encrypted workout data
- Records cardio workouts with few taps
- Optional workout route recording
- Smart sensor algorithms
- Heart rate monitor connectivity
- View previous workouts
- Supports Health app data
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Introducing Cardio Active - a new way to work out. Cardio Active is private, by design. That means no online account creation, none of your workout or fitness data floating around in the cloud, and you're fully in control of your data. In this digital age, we believe everyone should be able to work out with technology without sacrificing their data or privacy. That's why we made Cardio Active. - All of your workout and fitness data is kept private - All of your workout and fitness data is encrypted - A rich set of smart sensor algorithms on both iPhone and Apple Watch Decide you want to share your workout data with another app? Decide you want to export your workout data for a backup? Decide you want to delete your workout data just because? You get all of this and more just because we record workout and fitness data directly in the Health app, making it available for you to manage as you see fit. Features: - Records cardio workouts with just a few taps. - Records your workout route when you want it, and doesn't when you don't. - Uses the latest sensors on your device to get better data than GPS alone. - Connects to Heart Rate Monitors to record heart rate during a workout. - Previous workouts are made available for viewing at any time. - Can read other workout data saved in the Health app by Apple and other apps. - Full support of the new Dark Mode in iOS 13. Supported Workouts: - Walking - Running - Hiking - Cycling Apple Watch exclusive workouts: - Canoeing - Kayaking Cardio Active is made in Minnesota and we know just how much the seasons can change including the different ways to workout. Let us know what new kinds of workouts you want to record and we will work to add them. Terms of Service: https://cardioactive.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://cardioactive.app/privacy-policy
99Fit
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Track calories, macros, activity and weight in one focused app. 99Fit reads the Apple Health data you permit, combines food intake with active calories, and keeps today's remaining calories clear. Add meals by description or photo. AI estimates calories, protein, carbs and fat for you to review before saving. Reuse saved foods, products and recipes. Add strength and bodyweight workouts with sets, reps and weight, while Apple Health provides walking, workouts, active calories and body measurements. Set a goal weight and weekly pace. Follow daily calorie and high-protein macro targets, use optional fasting days, see projected weight progress, and compare rolling activity ranks. Widgets keep calories, macros, meal entry, workouts and progress close at hand. 99Fit is a tracking and estimation tool, not medical advice. Nutrition and workout estimates can be inaccurate. Consult a qualified professional before aggressive weight loss or major diet or exercise changes. AI meal, recipe and photo estimates require 99Fit Pro after any eligible free trial. Core tracking, manual meals and workouts remain available without a subscription. Terms and local prices are shown by Apple before purchase. By subscribing to 99Fit Pro Monthly or 99Fit Pro Annual, you agree to abide by Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA). We recommend reviewing Apple's EULA before making any in-app purchases to ensure that you are fully informed and in compliance with their terms and conditions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Cardio Active at 3 against 99Fit's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Cardio Active sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 99Fit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cardio Active | 99Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Twin Cities App Dev LLC | STRICS IT GmbH |
In-app purchases
Cardio Active
- Monthly Supporter$1.991 Month
- Seasonal Supporter$3.993 Months
- Annual Supporter$9.991 Year
- Single Tip$0.99
- Double Tip$1.99
- Triple Tip$2.99
99Fit
- 99Fit Pro Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- 99Fit Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year









