# Metrobrome vs Tolan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metrobrome at none against Tolan's 30. Metrobrome also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Tolan's advantage is ratings volume (185K vs 4) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tolan sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Metrobrome asks for nothing beyond the download.

Metrobrome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tolan has 185K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metrobrome ships an update every 6 days, Tolan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metrobrome | Tolan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrobrome/id1669609791/reviews)** | [4.8 (185K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tolan-your-friendly-guide/id6477549878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **185K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 12 MB | 800 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maxwell Tolan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669609793) | [Portola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699077338) |

## What reviewers say

### Metrobrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metrobrome/id1669609791)

This app uses AI and your phone's camera to analyze your weightlifting form, focusing on time under tension and range of motion. It provides feedback to help you maximize muscle growth, reduce injury risk, and track progress effectively.

**Highlights:** AI-powered lift analysis, Time under tension tracking, Range of motion assessment, Rep, weight, and tempo scoring, Injury risk reduction, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tolan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tolan-your-friendly-guide/id6477549878)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #49 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Engage in open conversations about your interests, feelings, and thoughts with friendly virtual companions. Share photos to collaboratively design a unique planet. Find a supportive presence for any topic you wish to discuss.

**Highlights:** Conversational AI companions, Discuss interests and feelings, Share photos, Collaborative planet design, Supportive virtual friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tolan Explorer Membership | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Explorer Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Club Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Club Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $6.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Tolan Lite Membership (Old) | $9.99 | per month |
| Tolan Club Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Tolan Lite Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $14.99 | per month |
| Tolan Club Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Tolan Club Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Tolan Lite Membership (Old) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Tolan Membership (Old) | $49.99 | per year |
| Tolan Plus Membership (Old) | $69.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $69.99 | per year |
| Tolan Plus Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Tolan Club (12 Months) | $134.99 | per year |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Relay Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Engaging conversations
- 🎨 Creative image generation
- 🤖 Smart and responsive AI
- 🤗 Feeling of companionship
- 🧠 Thought-provoking questions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full access
- ⏱️ Rapid energy depletion
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤖 Repetitive responses
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Audio/visual glitches
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Inconsistent energy/currency tracking
- Difficulty accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to change Tolan's name and appearance
- Offline mode to earn energy/currency
- Group chat with multiple Tolans
- More interactive games and activities
- Longer conversation sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metrobrome free?

Metrobrome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tolan free?

Tolan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Metrobrome or Tolan?

Metrobrome is rated higher. Metrobrome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tolan averages 4.8 from 185K ratings.

### Do Metrobrome or Tolan have ads?

Both Metrobrome and Tolan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metrobrome or Tolan?

Metrobrome ships an update every 6 days, and Tolan every 3 days. Most recently, Metrobrome was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tolan on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*