Comparison

Beep Test Leger vs City.Play

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

Head to head
About

Beep Test Leger

This app guides you through the standard beep test protocol to accurately measure your fitness level. It provides visual and audio cues, tracks your progress, and estimates your VO2 Max. No ads or tracking, just a simple tool to help you get fitter.

Highlights
  • Follows original Leger protocol
  • Audio and visual cues
  • Tracks shuttle and level
  • Estimates VO2 Max
  • Supports 15m or 20m laps
  • Auto stop feature
Features
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Ever wondered how fit you are (but didn't know who to ask)? Beep Test can help! Simple, non-intrusive and highly accurate, the app follows either the original Leger protocol (1984) or the most popular alternative. All you need is - a pair of running shoes - a flat 20 meter running pitch - a modicum of enthusiasm - this app Note: this is NOT a GPS-enabled app; rather, it's a timer app that let's you easily conduct the beep test. No ads, no tracking, no special permissions. It - prompts you with beeps - displays shuttle and level visual cues - displays distance covered and time elapsed - allows for a 15m or 20m lap - offers an auto stop feature When you are done, the app will estimate your vo2Max ... that will - give you bragging rights (hopefully) - allow you to compare your fitness to that of the general population - allow you to chart your progress Caution : Some side effects have been noticed - Runner's high. You will find yourself smiling far too much - Fitter. Regularly done, you will be able to 'run up those stairs' - Leaner. Darn, gotta buy smaller jeans! Note: your result(s) will NOT be stored by the app; take a screenshot of the results page if you like.

About

City.Play

This app uses wearable sensors to track your football performance, providing data on technical and physical skills. Get personalized advice and training videos to improve your game and compare your progress with others.

Highlights
  • Technical and physical performance tracking
  • Wearable foot-mounted sensors
  • Sync data after training or matches
  • Monitor progress and analyze sessions
  • Compare performance with others
  • Exclusive training videos and advice
Features
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Unlock the hidden truth of your performance and develop your football skills the City way. CITYPLAY hands you the numbers to your game, measuring your technical and physical performance as you play. Powered by the technology of Playermaker and the football philosophy of Manchester City, CITYPLAY gives you the keys to your football journey. Advancements in sports technologies and AI methodologies have enabled the tracking of footballers' on-pitch actions. Playermaker has developed a wearable foot-mounted performance tracker device that captures athlete data from the source of motion using smart sensors. After any type of training session or match, indoors or outdoors, players are able to connect to the CITYPLAY app on their mobile and sync their data. * Monitor your progress: Track and analyse every training session and match you play. Improve your technical and physical skills within 3 months, using the CITYPLAY app. * Measure and Compare Training and Game Performances: Compare your stats and performance level with others.  * Level up your game: Exclusive access to training videos and personalised advice developed by Manchester City from their training philosophy. It is all about taking ownership of your own skill development and success. The CITYPLAY app will allow you to hit your goals from game to game, measuring the skills critical for talent development and identification: · First Touch: The ability to receive and control the ball with both feet, at different speeds and in different directions · Dribbling: The ability to move with and manipulate the ball with both feet at different speeds and directions · Two Footed: The ability to use both feet for various interactions with the ball · Speed: The ability to run fast · Agility: The ability to respond to game actions fast through quick turns or changes in pace CITYPLAY - the future of football starts now

Screenshots

Beep Test Leger4 screens
City.Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beep Test Leger at 4.7 against City.Play's 3.3. Beep Test Leger also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). City.Play's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 23) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beep Test Leger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Beep Test Leger's written reviews are positive against 28% of City.Play's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Beep Test Leger versus City.Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeep Test LegerCity.Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better3.3 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2389 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRudolf FernandesPLAYERMAKER LIMITED

Customer experience

Beep Test Leger

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

City.Play

All ratings89 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative68.0%

Bugs and requests

Beep Test Leger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

City.Play

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Sensors stop working after a few months
  • Sensors not charging
  • Sensors not connecting properly
  • Sensors stop working after third session
  • Sensors stop working after a week
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  • Sensors lose power unexpectedly
  • Sensors have charging problems
  • Sensors are bricked
  • Sensors not recognized
  • Left foot tracker always says zero
  • Syncing problems
  • App freezes on pairing screen
  • App crashes frequently
  • App is slow
  • App is unresponsive
  • App gives inaccurate information
  • Data sync is erratic
  • Problems downloading data after update
  • Verification code is incorrect
  • Cannot change email address in profile
  • Cannot edit profile
  • Right sensor won't charge
  • Cannot pair sensors
  • App doesn't store all information
  • Time played tracking is wrong
  • App won't allow time adjustments
  • Whole game not uploaded
  • Drills tab hardly works
  • Privacy policy link shows repeating video

Requested features

11 requests
  • Face ID for easier login
  • Allow multiple devices logged in
  • Option to input actual game start times
  • Option to input player durations
  • Improve scorecard for data meaning
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  • Allow editing of profile information
  • Better way to adjust tracked time
  • Option to type in time adjustments
  • More helpful videos and tips
  • Easier way to cancel subscription
  • More robust privacy policy access

In-app purchases

None

Beep Test Leger

No in-app purchases

None

City.Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beep Test Leger free?
Beep Test Leger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is City.Play free?
City.Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beep Test Leger or City.Play?
Beep Test Leger is rated higher. Beep Test Leger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while City.Play averages 3.3 from 89 ratings.
Do Beep Test Leger or City.Play have ads?
City.Play shows ads; Beep Test Leger does not.
Which is updated more often, Beep Test Leger or City.Play?
Beep Test Leger ships an update every 5 weeks, and City.Play every 5 weeks. Most recently, Beep Test Leger was updated on November 3, 2026 and City.Play on November 3, 2026.

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