Squad Watch vs VerTest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squad Watch
This app transmits heart rate data from an Apple Watch to a compatible iPhone app for display during fitness classes. It shows intensity, training zones, and energy expenditure without needing a chest strap.
- Independent Apple Watch app
- Connects to Squad HR up to 50 meters
- Transmits heart data without chest strap
- Displays intensity, zones, and energy expenditure
- Saves workouts to Apple Health
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* Important — New Version Available * This app only works with the legacy Squad Heart Rate version 2.x. If you’re training with the current SquadHR version 3.x, this app is not compatible. You’ll need to download and install SquadWatch3 on your Apple Watch and paired iPhone instead. For more details, please visit trackteam.net. - OVERVIEW Squad Watch app for Squad heart rate classes. Squad Watch app sends heart data from Apple Watch to Squad HR app running on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch for display on a large TV or projector. Now you can join a Squad heart rate class with just your Apple Watch! You can download Squad HR for iPhone on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1483898877 FEATURES * Independent Apple Watch app - No tethered iPhone required! * Connects to Squad HR running on your trainer's iPhone up to 50 meters outdoors (approx) * Sends heart data from Apple Watch to Squad HR running on your trainer's iPhone - No chest strap required! * Shows relative intensity (%HRmax), training zone (colour), energy expenditure (Cals/Kj), and training score (Trimp) * Shows Bluetooth connection status indicator * Option to trigger recovery and maximum zone transition alerts * Saves your workouts in the Apple Health app SETUP To pair your Apple Watch to Squad HR running on iPhone: 1. Launch Squad HR on iPhone 2. Add/Edit your profile on iPhone 3. Select Add heart rate sensor on iPhone 4. Launch Squad on Apple Watch 5. Swipe left to setup your profile on Apple Watch 6. Swipe left again on Apple Watch, hold near iPhone, and long-press Pair button To track your Apple Watch with Squad HR running on iPhone: 1. Launch Squad HR on iPhone 2. Start new activity on iPhone 3. Launch Squad on Apple Watch 4. Tap Start workout on Apple Watch 5. Tap screen to toggle heart rate units on Apple Watch 6. Swipe right to pause/stop workout on Apple Watch
VerTest
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VerTest turns your iPhone into a jump testing lab. Record your jump at 240 frames per second, mark takeoff and landing to the exact frame, and get the numbers that actually matter , flight time, jump height, ground contact time, and Reactive Strength Index. HIGH-SPEED CAPTURE Records at up to 240fps, so a jump lasting half a second becomes over a hundred frames of detail. No guessing, no eyeballing a slow-motion replay. FRAME-ACCURATE REVIEW Scrub through your jump one frame at a time. VerTest detects takeoff and landing automatically, and you can adjust either marker yourself for the final say. TWO TESTS • Vertical Jump : flight time and jump height • Depth Jump (RSI) : ground contact time, flight time, and Reactive Strength Index at your chosen box height TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Every attempt is saved. See daily averages, personal bests, and your results charted over time. RSI attempts are grouped by box height, because reactive strength is only comparable at a consistent drop. METRIC OR IMPERIAL Work in centimetres or inches. Switch any time in Settings. FOR ATHLETES AND COACHES Whether you are tracking your own progress or testing a squad, VerTest gives you repeatable numbers from equipment you already own. Requires a device with a rear camera. Your recordings stay on your device and are saved to your own photo library , only the measurements are stored in your account. VerTest Pro unlocks unlimited vertical and RSI testing, full history, charts and personal bests. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://benchfitness.app/verttest/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squad Watch at none against VerTest's 2. VerTest's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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. VerTest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Squad Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.
Squad Watch ships an update monthly, VerTest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squad Watch | VerTest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRACKTEAM PTY LTD | ANIKIN L JONES |
In-app purchases
Squad Watch
No in-app purchases
VerTest
- VertTest Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- VerTest Pro Annual$29.991 Year









