Chime vs Session
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Chime
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Chime gets you from zero to training in seconds. Pick a mode, tap start, and move. Run Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, or any HIIT-style workout with clear audio cues and haptic feedback that keep pace with you, even when your phone is locked. WORKOUT MODES Tabata The classic 20-on / 10-off format. Eight rounds. AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) Set the clock and chase as many rounds as possible. EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) Set your rounds and move on the minute, every minute. Custom Dial in your own rounds, work time, and rest time for circuits, conditioning blocks, or strength intervals. FEATURES โข Configurable pre-session countdown โข Large progress ring, readable at a glance โข Audio and haptic cues with independent controls โข Timer and cues keep running with your phone locked โข Play, pause, skip, and rewind controls during any session โข Dark mode support โข No ads, no login, no account, no tracking
Session
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Session is the interval training timer that adapts to YOUR sport. Whether you're running, doing HIIT, Tabata, or any other interval-based workout, Session lets you build fully customized sessions: number of reps, duration of each phase, type of effort (sprint, recovery, endurance, exercise, prep). WHY SESSION? 100% custom sessions โ create as many phases as you want, in whatever order you want Real-time visual timeline โ see exactly where you are in your session at a glance Customizable alerts โ sound, vibration, or voice guidance to stay focused without looking at your screen Works with locked screen โ start your session, pocket your phone, go Music-friendly โ alerts play clearly even over your playlist No sign-up required โ open the app and start, no account needed Free, no ads, no in-app purchases WHO IS IT FOR? Runners, athletes in physical training, interval trainers, HIIT and Tabata practitioners, or anyone who needs a reliable, simple interval timer. Your data stays on your phone. No account, no ad tracking. Your sport. Your pace. Your Session.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Session at every 4 days against Chime's monthly. Session also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chime ships an update monthly, Session every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chime | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kunal Parmar | Vincent DOLLO |
In-app purchases
Chime
No in-app purchases
Session
No in-app purchases









