Metric vs PerformanceX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metric
This app revolutionizes strength training by offering advanced velocity-based tracking using your phone's camera, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. It provides detailed insights into fatigue, recovery, and progression, helping users maximize gains and prevent injuries.
- Smart velocity tracking with camera
- Advanced video analysis of lifts
- Comprehensive workout logging
- Performance insights and progression tracking
- Automated rest timer
- Estimated 1RM calculation
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Level up your training with Metric, the most advanced workout tracking app that combines traditional logging with revolutionary velocity-based training - no expensive hardware required. TRUSTED BY LIFTERS WORLDWIDE 1.5 million sets tracked | 100,000 downloads | Lifters and coaches in over 140 countries WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Super simple to download and just start using. Great for getting clients and athletes to engage with their training in new ways. Can't believe this hasn't been done sooner!" - rugoody "Amazing to not have to pay thousands for a unit or even attach anything to a bar. Just click record on your camera and I can track my athletes Bar Velocity so easily." - Giannire "For not needing to buy any equipment this is a great tool. The vbt trackers go from 400 and up so for this to do what it does with nothing is amazing." - NoelpereziPhone6P "The app is brilliant. Superb for checking/tracking form and progression at the same time. I took an annual sub out after 5 days" - far.landscape Whether you're a powerlifter preparing for a meet, training to improve your athleticism on the field, or simply looking to get stronger and build muscle in the gym, Metric transforms how you train and coach. Gain insights that were previously only available to professional athletes, maximize your strength gains, and prevent injuries through proper technique and load management. Train with complete confidence as Metric's data shows your fatigue levels, recovery rates, and progression trends in real-time- helping you make smarter decisions about when to push harder and when tor regulate and recover. While traditional velocity tracking requires expensive and cumbersome external devices, strings or wearables, Metric delivers the same precise, validated measurements using just the camera on your iPhone or iPad, making actionable lifting insights accessible to everyone. CORE FEATURES SMART VELOCITY TRACKING - Track bar speed on 60+ exercises with validated accuracy - Receive audio cues when you hit specific velocity targets - Monitor fatigue through velocity loss during sets - Calculate estimated 1RM based on scientific velocity profiles - No additional hardware needed - just your phone - Record a quick set or incorporate velocity tracking into your workout flow ADVANCED VIDEO ANALYSIS - Record or import HD lifting videos - Generate detailed bar path traces for every rep - Review technique frame-by-frame - Share videos and analysis with coaches - Export videos to your camera roll COMPREHENSIVE WORKOUT LOGGING - Build, save and log your entire workout - Build and share templates to plan in advance - Access 150+ pre-loaded exercises - Create custom exercises - Track sets, reps, weight, and RPE - Automated rest timer PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS - Monitor strength progression - Track power output trends - Analyze ROM consistency - View velocity trends over time - Track estimated 1RM - load-velocity and load-power profiling - Real-time RPE charts and RPE-1RM estimations PERFECT FOR - Powerlifters, Strongman, and Olympic lifters - CrossFit and functional training - Bodybuilders and hypertrophy training - Strength and conditioning coaches - Performance-focused athletes - Personal trainers and online coaches - Any lifter wanting data-driven results GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE & FREE 1. Select your exercise 2. Position your phone to capture your lift from the side 3. Record your set 4. Get instant velocity and technique analysis 5. Track single sets or complete entire workouts FREE, PRO, & COACH OPTIONS Record sets and workouts for free. Upgrade to Pro for advanced analytics, template builder, real-time feedback, and in-app video storage. Pro Coach plans also available for logging athlete workouts Join thousands of lifters using Metric to train smarter and maximize their gains. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PerformanceX
This app uses advanced video analysis and biomechanical algorithms to provide precise jump performance testing and data analysis for athletes and coaches. It offers various jump tests, strength-speed relationship analysis, and functional strength assessments, with detailed biomechanical parameter calculations.
- Vertical jump testing (CMJ, SJ, DJ)
- Strength-speed relationship analysis
- Functional strength testing (Nordic Hamstring)
- Automatic biomechanical parameter calculation
- Video analysis with high frame rate support
- Athlete and team data management
- CSV data export
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PerformanceX是一款专为运动员、教练员和体育科研人员设计的专业运动表现分析应用。通过先进的视频分析技术和生物力学计算算法,为您提供精准的跳跃能力测试和数据分析。 - 垂直跳跃测试系列: CMJ(反向跳) — 经典的反向跳跃测试,评估运动员的下肢爆发力和牵张-缩短循环能力 SJ(蹲跳) — 无反向移动的跳跃测试,精准评估纯力量输出能力 Abalakov(摆臂反向跳) — 允许摆臂的反向跳跃测试,全面评估上下肢协调发力能力 DJ(落体跳) — 从一定高度跳下后立即向上跳跃,评估反应力量和弹性能力 RSImodify(修正反应强度指数) — 专门的反应力量评估测试,量化运动员的快速伸缩复合能力 单腿跳跃 — 单侧肢体力量评估,检测双侧力量不对称性 - 力量-速度关系分析: CMJ-FV(反向跳力量-速度关系) — 深入分析反向跳的力量-速度特征曲线 SJ-FV(蹲跳力量-速度关系) — 无反向移动状态下的力量-速度关系分析 - 水平跳跃与单侧测试: 立定跳远 — 水平跳跃距离测试,评估下肢水平爆发力 - 功能性力量测试: 北欧降(Nordic Hamstring) — 专业的腘绳肌离心力量测试,评估后链肌群力量,预防运动损伤 *自动计算多项生物力学参数: 飞行时间与跳跃高度 起飞速度与平均速度 力、功率与相对功率 冲量与加速度 做功距离等 *强大的数据管理 运动员档案管理 — 记录身高、体重、腿长等关键身体数据 队伍组织管理 — 轻松管理多个运动员和团队 历史数据追踪 — 长期监测训练进步 雷达图对比分析 — 直观比较不同测试结果 CSV数据导出 — 便于深入分析和报告制作 *专业的视频分析 支持240fps高帧率视频拍摄 支持导入已有视频 精确的关键帧提取(离地/落地瞬间) 直观的帧控制操作 【PerformanceX自动订阅服务说明】 订阅选项 提供以下自动续期订阅选项: 专业版月度套餐 专业版年度套餐 订阅内容 订阅后,您将获得以下专业功能: 完整跳跃力学分析数据 无限制的历史记录保存 高级数据对比分析 专业跳跃报告导出 无广告体验 所有价格均包含适用税费。价格可能因所在国家/地区、汇率波动或其他因素而异。我们保留随时调整订阅价格的权利,价格变更前将通知您。 服务条款:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 用户协议:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRGtwUWxwZkpodGJB?u=ee30bf6d33dc4a14b9a3832cd5aa15e5&no_promotion=1 隐私协议:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DRGRJT0hIemZVYnJz?u=ee30bf6d33dc4a14b9a3832cd5aa15e5&no_promotion=1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Metric at weekly against PerformanceX's monthly. PerformanceX's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Metric sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and PerformanceX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Metric ships an update weekly, PerformanceX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metric | PerformanceX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 181 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Core Advantage Pty Ltd | 顽石运动智能科技(北京)有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Metric
- Pro - Monthly$10.991 Month
- Pro - Monthly (Legacy)$12.991 Month
- Metric Pro - Monthly (Legacy)$12.991 Month
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- Pro Family - Monthly$18.991 Month
- Pro Coach +5 - Monthly$19.991 Month
- Pro Coach +20 - Monthly$34.991 Month
- Pro Coach +10$37.991 Month
- Pro Coach +15$47.991 Month
- Pro - Annual7 Days trial$62.991 Year
- Metric Pro (Legacy)14 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Metric Pro - Annual (Legacy)$94.991 Year
- Pro Family - Annual$114.991 Year
- Pro Coach +5 - Annual$119.991 Year
- Pro Coach +10$339.991 Year
PerformanceX
- 月度会员7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- 年度会员$24.991 Year
- 终身会员$59.99








