Session vs ChronoStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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 workout, Session lets you build fully customized workouts: number of reps, length of each phase, type of effort (sprint, recovery, endurance, exercise, warm-up). WHY SESSION? ⢠100% custom workouts ā create as many phases as you want, in any order you want ⢠Real-time visual timeline ā see exactly where you are in your workout at a glance ⢠Customizable alerts ā sound, vibration, or voice guidance so you stay focused without looking at your screen ⢠Works with the screen locked ā start your workout, pocket your phone, go ⢠Music-friendly ā alerts come through clearly, even over your playlist ⢠No sign-up required ā open the app and go, no account needed ⢠Free, no ads, no in-app purchases WHO IS IT FOR? Runners, athletes in conditioning, interval trainers, HIIT and Tabata fans, 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.
ChronoStep
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ChronoStep is a simple, no-nonsense interval timer built for any kind of training: HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, or your own custom workout structure. No accounts, no clutter, no distractions, just set your numbers and go. HOW IT WORKS Configure your session in seconds: ⢠Number of exercises ⢠Work duration per exercise ⢠Rest between exercises ⢠Number of rounds ⢠Rest between rounds See your total workout time update instantly as you adjust the settings. DURING YOUR WORKOUT ⢠Large, clear countdown display, readable from across the room ⢠Visual progress through your exercises and rounds ⢠Sound and vibration alerts on every phase change ⢠Pause, resume, or skip ahead anytime ⢠Your screen stays awake, no need to touch your phone mid-set SAVE YOUR FAVORITE SETUPS Save any configuration under a custom name and reload it instantly next time, no need to re-enter your settings before every session. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're doing Tabata, EMOM, boxing rounds, circuit training, or just need a flexible work/rest timer for any activity, ChronoStep adapts to your routine, not the other way around. Simple. Fast. Built for training, not for scrolling through menus.
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Session and ChronoStep are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Session | ChronoStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent DOLLO | Carl Bredas |
In-app purchases
Session
No in-app purchases
ChronoStep
No in-app purchases









