Session vs ChronoStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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-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.
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: โข Number of exercises โข Work duration per exercise โข Rest between exercises โข Number of rounds โข Rest between rounds See your total workout time update instantly as you adjust the settings. DURING YOUR WORKOUT โข Large, clear countdown display, readable from across the room โข Visual progress through your exercises and rounds โข Sound and vibration alerts on every phase change โข Pause, resume, or skip ahead anytime โข 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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Verdict
Session and ChronoStep are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท 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 4 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 38 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









