Comparison

Beep Test vs Beep Test for VO2 Max

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

Head to head
About

Beep Test

This app provides a timed fitness test, also known as the Bleep Test or Pacer Test. It calculates VO2 max, MET values, and offers a general assessment based on user age and gender. Track individual or group tests with detailed statistics and multiple user profiles.

Highlights
  • 21 level beep test
  • Individual or group testing
  • Voice notification of levels
  • VO2 max and MET calculations
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Detailed statistics tracking
Features
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Beep Test is an application designed to test your fitness. It is also known as the Bleep Test, Yo-Yo Test, Multi-Stage Fitness Test, Pacer Test, or Shuttle Run Test. Beep Test gives you a Beep Test timer for your iPhone™ and iPod® touch. The application may be used to time and track your tests. It will also provide values for your VO2 max, MET, and also a general assessment based upon the user's age and gender. The beep test is a fantastic way to measure your fitness and is used by trainers, coaches, police departments, defence forces, and many others. The beep test involves the runner running between two markers 20 meters apart. The runner must complete each 20 meter run before the beep sounds. The starting speed is 8.5 km/h and will increase by 0.5 km/h each level. A single beep test consists of 21 levels. Each level is a series of shuttles, that is 20 meter runs. At the completion of each level, approximately every minute, the required speed will increase and the runner must run faster. If the runner can not reach the end of the shuttle before the beep for 3 consecutive shuttles the test is ended. Beep Test has the following features: • 21 level beep test • Individual or group test • Beep tone indicating start and end of shuttles • Voice notification of each new level • Full instructions included • Full set of constantly updated statistics including: a.Level b.Shuttle c.Total distance travelled d.Target speed e.Test time, shuttle time, and level time • Multiple user profiles • Records test results for any user • Edit existing test results • VO2 max and MET calculations • General assessment provided for each test Warning! A beep test is an intense physical test. Always consult your physician before attempting the beep test. Do not perform the test if you are injured or are feeling unwell. Stop the test immediately and seek medical advice if you experience nausea, breathing difficulties, chest pain, extreme sweating, or dizziness

About

Beep Test for VO2 Max

This app simplifies fitness shuttle run testing for coaches, educators, and athletes. It allows for easy athlete management, test creation with built-in audio, and one-tap scoring to calculate performance metrics like VO2 max. Track progress and review past results to optimize training.

Highlights
  • Athlete profile creation
  • Customizable test setup
  • Integrated beep test audio
  • One-tap scoring and calculation
  • Performance progress tracking
  • Historical test data review
Features
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Run smarter beep tests - built for coaches, schools, and athletes. Whether you're coaching a team, teaching PE, or training solo, this app makes beep testing simple, accurate, and stress-free. Everything you need to run a professional beep test, all in one app: Add athletes: Create profiles and track each athlete’s results over time Create and run tests: Start a test anytime with official beep test audio built right in One-tap scoring: Tap when an athlete finishes — the app calculates their level, total distance, and estimated VO₂ max Test history: Review past results, monitor progress, and compare performances Built-in audio: No extra equipment needed — just press play and the app does the rest Ditch the stopwatches and spreadsheets. This is fitness testing made easy — clean, reliable, and ready to go when you are. Perfect for: - PE teachers and schools - Sports coaches and teams - Personal trainers - Endurance athletes Download now and take the hassle out of beep testing.

Screenshots

Beep Test2 screens
Beep Test for VO2 Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beep Test for VO2 Max at Free against Beep Test's $2.99. Beep Test for VO2 Max also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Beep Test's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). On ads, 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

Beep Test for VO2 Max is free to download; Beep Test costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beep Test for VO2 Max holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beep Test for VO2 Max has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Beep Test's written reviews are positive against 50% of Beep Test for VO2 Max's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beep Test ships an update every 3 months, Beep Test for VO2 Max every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Beep Test versus Beep Test for VO2 Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeep TestBeep Test for VO2 Max
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEffortless Code LimitedAaron F Stephenson

Customer experience

Beep Test

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative56.3%

Beep Test for VO2 Max

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Beep Test

No in-app purchases

None

Beep Test for VO2 Max

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beep Test free?
Beep Test costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beep Test for VO2 Max free?
Beep Test for VO2 Max is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beep Test or Beep Test for VO2 Max?
Beep Test for VO2 Max is rated higher. Beep Test averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Beep Test for VO2 Max averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Beep Test or Beep Test for VO2 Max have ads?
Neither Beep Test nor Beep Test for VO2 Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beep Test or Beep Test for VO2 Max?
Beep Test ships an update every 3 months, and Beep Test for VO2 Max every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beep Test was updated on October 4, 2026 and Beep Test for VO2 Max on October 3, 2026.

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