Comparison

METs vs ChronoStep

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

Head to head
About

METs

Features
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To achieve your fitness and well-being goals quickly, METs-Up supports you with a sports-health program adapted to your abilities. Whatever they are.

About

ChronoStep

Features
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ChronoStep is a simple, no-nonsense interval timer built for any kind of training: HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, or your own custom workout structure. No accounts, no clutter, no distractions, just set your numbers and go. HOW IT WORKS Configure your session in seconds: • Number of exercises • Work duration per exercise • Rest between exercises • Number of rounds • Rest between rounds See your total workout time update instantly as you adjust the settings. DURING YOUR WORKOUT • Large, clear countdown display, readable from across the room • Visual progress through your exercises and rounds • Sound and vibration alerts on every phase change • Pause, resume, or skip ahead anytime • Your screen stays awake, no need to touch your phone mid-set SAVE YOUR FAVORITE SETUPS Save any configuration under a custom name and reload it instantly next time, no need to re-enter your settings before every session. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're doing Tabata, EMOM, boxing rounds, circuit training, or just need a flexible work/rest timer for any activity, ChronoStep adapts to your routine, not the other way around. Simple. Fast. Built for training, not for scrolling through menus.

Screenshots

METs4 screens
ChronoStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: METs at 11.0 against ChronoStep's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
METs versus ChronoStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETsChronoStep
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActivity Lab Inc.Carl Bredas

In-app purchases

None

METs

No in-app purchases

None

ChronoStep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METs free?
METs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChronoStep free?
ChronoStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do METs or ChronoStep have ads?
Neither METs nor ChronoStep shows ads.

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