Bleep Test Lite vs Metric
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bleep Test Lite
This application provides a convenient way to conduct a bleep test for fitness assessment. It offers real-time progress tracking, including VO2 Max, distance, and stage information, with optional audio and vibration cues. It's designed for easy use anywhere, without the need for external equipment.
- Conduct bleep tests anywhere
- On-screen running man for progression
- Real-time VO2 Max, distance, stage display
- Optional voice announcements
- Optional vibration on bleep
- Bluetooth speaker support
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Bleep Test Lite 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 Bleep Test Lite allows you to run a bleep test with ease. An on screen running man shows real time progression of the test and the VO2 Max, total distance and current stage and laps are all displayed and updated as you run. FEATURES ‣ Run a bleep test anywhere, without having to carry around a CD player. ‣ 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. ‣ 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. On our range of bleep test apps, we guarantee the timing of the bleeps are correct to 1/100th of a second 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
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Bleep Test Lite at 4.7 against Metric's 4.0. Bleep Test Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ratings volume (756 vs 45). Metric's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Metric sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Bleep Test Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bleep Test Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bleep Test Lite has 756 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Bleep Test Lite's written reviews are positive against 53% of Metric's.
Bleep Test Lite ships an update every 14 months, Metric weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bleep Test Lite | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (756 ratings) — better | 4.0 (45 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews — better | 53.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 756 — better | 45 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitworks Design | Core Advantage Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Bleep Test Lite
Metric
Bugs and requests
Bleep Test Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes phone, causes it to shut off
- Freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Displays random window, can't be operated
Requested features
5 requests- Allow customizing name and settings
- Add countdown timer before test starts
- Support locking screen while running test
- Provide option to change distance (e.g. 15m, 20m)
- Add ability to record and track test results
Metric
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bleep Test Lite
No 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$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









