Burst vs CueMe Fit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Burst
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Burst is an interval timer and a field-test logbook. Free, no account, in 10 languages. EVERY INTERVAL FORMAT Work/rest intervals, pyramids, distance sessions, Tabata, HIIT, boxing rounds, circuits. Set durations on a wheel, name the exercises of each round, add a warm-up, and see the total time before you start. RANDOM BEEPS Random-cue mode drops unpredictable signals into each work phase, at three intensities. Train reaction: strike on the beep, sprint on the beep, change direction on the beep. A feature you will not find in a standard interval timer. FIELD TESTS, WITH THE MATH Léger 20 m shuttle run (beep test), 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test, Gacon 45/15, Yo-Yo IR1 and IR2, Cooper and half-Cooper, 2 km, T-Test, repeated sprints, BOLT, FTP. Burst runs the exact protocol, then computes your aerobic speed and estimated VO₂max and places you on a benchmark by sex and age. ONE PHONE FOR THE WHOLE TEAM In team mode you enter up to 40 names before the test. During the run, tap the name of whoever stops: each athlete gets their own level and aerobic speed, and the ranking goes into the history. Built for PE classes, clubs and strength coaches. YOUR SESSIONS WITHIN REACH 90 ready-made sessions, sorted by sport and by energy system (VO₂max, threshold, anaerobic, recovery), search, filters, and favorites to bring back your own intervals in one tap. PROGRESS The history keeps every session, every test result and how it felt. Your aerobic speed and training paces update with each test. SIMPLE One screen per task, digits you can read from three meters, clean sounds, a timer that keeps running with the screen locked. Works offline. Burst is free and supported by ads. No account, no session data sent anywhere: everything stays on your phone.
CueMe Fit
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CueMe Fit is the interval training app designed for runners, walkers, and bodyweight athletes who want a simple, voice-guided workout experience without distractions. Choose how you want to structure your workout: TIME MODE Set the duration of your effort and recovery phases. The app guides you with voice and sound cues at every phase change, so you can run or walk without having to look at your wrist. DISTANCE MODE Set the distance for each interval. With GPS and Apple Watch integration, your distance is accurately tracked and updated in real time. Every kilometer, you’ll receive a voice announcement with your average pace, so you can stay focused without looking at the screen. TIMED SERIES Build your own workout, or turn your personal trainer’s or gym’s workout plan into a digital routine: set the name, duration, recovery, and number of repetitions for each exercise. Perfect for circuits, Tabata, or any custom workout. The app announces each exercise by voice when it’s time to switch. CADENCE SERIES An integrated metronome keeps your repetitions on a consistent beat, perfect for exercises that require a steady and controlled tempo. KEY FEATURES - Voice and sound cues for every transition (warm-up, start, change) - Wrist vibrations on Apple Watch for every notification, even when audio is turned off - High-precision GPS with route tracking on a map - Full Apple Watch integration: start, monitor, and control your workout directly from your wrist - Heart rate and calorie tracking through HealthKit - Detailed workout summaries: distance, pace, time, calories, and heart rate - Indoor mode, with no GPS required No account required. No ads. Just you, your pace, and your goals. Download CueMe Fit and start your next interval workout, your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CueMe Fit at none against Burst's shown. Burst's advantage is iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Burst ships an update weekly, CueMe Fit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Burst | CueMe Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Orlowski | Giuliano Michielan |
In-app purchases
Burst
No in-app purchases
CueMe Fit
No in-app purchases









