Comparison

Team Bleep Test vs Metric

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

Head to head
About

Team Bleep Test

This app provides a comprehensive suite of fitness tests, including official UK Police and Fire Service protocols, for individuals and teams. Track player progress with detailed graphs and export data for analysis. Run tests anywhere without external equipment.

Highlights
  • Official UK Police & Fire Service tests
  • Multi-Stage Fitness Tests (MSFT)
  • Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery & Endurance tests
  • Custom bleep test scripting
  • Team score recording (up to 40 players)
  • Progress tracking with graphs
  • Export scores to spreadsheet
Features
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Now includes the Official UK Police and Fire Service tests for accurate training and testing. Team Bleep Test is from the developers of the original Team Bleep Test software for PC which was first released in 2004 and is now used by premier national league teams for many sports around the world. APP STORE REVIEWS A selection of app store reviews from our range of bleep test apps: 4/5 - "Great little app for the price. Am in the british armed forces and wanted a reliable and accurate bleep test trainer. Tried and compared it today (uk and australian version only) against an official bleep test cd and it's exactly the same. Sweet!!!!!" by Fishnavy 5/5 - "I'm a x-country runner and it is pretty good for your stamina and sprint finish … well done great app" by Gaganster 5/5 - "… contains all the required tests and works really well" by Martin Thomas OVERVIEW Team Bleep Test allows you to run any type of Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MSFT) for any sport, record scores for teams of up to 40 players during a test, setup multiple teams/groups of players and view previous scores on a graph to track player and team fitness over the season. INCLUDED TESTS ‣ Standard Bleep Test - The original bleep test/MSFT, defined by Luc Léger in 1984. ‣ UK Police Official Test - Used as part of the Police Service recruitment process in the UK. ‣ UK Fire Service Official Test - Used as part of the Fire Service recruitment process in the UK. ‣ UK & Australian Bleep Test - Most popular bleep test in Australia and the UK. ‣ Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery (IRTL) Levels 1/2. ‣ Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance (IETL) Levels 1/2. ‣ Or use the powerful script feature to create your own bleep test. NOTE: We have worked hard to compare and match the bleep tests in our apps with official bleep test CDs to ensure their accuracy. FEATURES ‣ Run a bleep test anywhere, without having to carry around a CD player. ‣ Choose from a selection of bleep tests including the standard 20m Bleep Test, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery, Yo-Yo Endurance and the official tests used by UK Police & Fire Services. ‣ Create your own custom bleep test using the scripts tab and run any type of bleep test designed for any sport. ‣ View test progression as a running man on screen. ‣ Real time display of VO2 Max, total distance, total laps, current stage and stage laps during a test. ‣ Record scores during a test for a team of up to 40 players. ‣ Save scores for multiple teams/groups of players. ‣ View past scores (Stage and level, VO2 Max and total distance) on a graph for the whole team or highlight a single player to show detailed score information. ‣ Export past scores to a spreadsheet and view on a PC. ‣ Optional voice announcement of stage number when moving to the next stage. ‣ Optional vibrate on bleep for running with iPhone in your pocket. ‣ Bleeps also play when device is locked and/or muted. ‣ Bluetooth speakers supported. BLEEP TIMING Accurate timing when running the bleep test is vital to get an accurate assessment of individual player fitness. We guarantee the timing of the bleeps on our range of bleep test apps are correct to 1/100th of a second compared with the corresponding official soundtrack (as tested on iPhone and iPod Touch devices). Copyright: Original PC software, V1 2004 - Running Man Graphic for MSFT, V2 2006 - Team Statistics Graph and Player Highlight, V3 2007 - MSFT Scripts/Custom Fitness Tests, © Bitworks Design

About

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.

Highlights
  • Smart velocity tracking with camera
  • Advanced video analysis of lifts
  • Comprehensive workout logging
  • Performance insights and progression tracking
  • Automated rest timer
  • Estimated 1RM calculation
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Team Bleep Test4 screens
Metric4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metric at Free against Team Bleep Test's $2.99. Metric also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). Team Bleep Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, ads 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

Metric is free to download; Team Bleep Test costs $2.99 up front. Metric sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Team Bleep Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Team Bleep Test holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Team Bleep Test's written reviews are positive against 53% of Metric's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Team Bleep Test ships an update every 6 weeks, Metric weekly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Team Bleep Test versus Metric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeam Bleep TestMetric
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (69 ratings) — better4.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews53.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitworks DesignCore Advantage Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Team Bleep Test

All ratings66 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative47.3%

Metric

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative35.7%

Bugs and requests

Team Bleep Test

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Controls disappear during session
  • Cannot edit records
  • Cannot delete records
  • Cannot delete players/teams
  • Export feature does not work
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  • Stages/levels are incorrect
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • App doesn't load
  • Big white box over screen
  • Keyboard remains in place, making app unusable
  • App crashes phone
  • Bleep test doesn't bleep
  • New update doesn't go at same rate
  • App freezes on keyboard
  • App crashes when deleting a player
  • App freezes after a couple of uses
  • App crashes phone completely
  • App freezes on newer software
  • App doesn't work/load
  • Buttons don't work
  • App crashes a lot
  • App glitches out
  • App frozen and data lost
  • App stopped working after OS update
  • VO2 max calculations are off
  • Yo-yo recovery test is flat out wrong
  • App doesn't beep on laps

Requested features

19 requests
  • Redesign for modern iPhones
  • Single selection of players
  • Reset function for stats
  • Easier team management (add members in row, mark non-participants)
  • Ability to edit records/scores
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  • Ability to delete players/results
  • Ability to save test results
  • Ability to export data
  • Ability to move students between grades
  • Option to remove individuals from specific tests
  • Edit option for stages
  • Option to delete teams/players
  • Children's test version
  • Ability to send results per player or team
  • Simple beeps only (no commentary)
  • Update stages to reflect original speed levels
  • Remove countdown and talking
  • More professional visual display (e.g., bar instead of stickman)
  • Voice prompts for 'start of level ___'

Metric

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Team Bleep Test

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Metric

Subscriptions14
  • 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$79.991 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

Questions

Is Team Bleep Test free?
Team Bleep Test costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metric free?
Metric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Team Bleep Test or Metric?
Team Bleep Test is rated higher. Team Bleep Test averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Metric averages 4.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Team Bleep Test or Metric have ads?
Neither Team Bleep Test nor Metric shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Team Bleep Test or Metric?
Team Bleep Test ships an update every 6 weeks, and Metric weekly. Most recently, Team Bleep Test was updated on October 27, 2026 and Metric on October 27, 2026.

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