Comparison

Session vs ChronoStep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Session

Features
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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.

About

ChronoStep

Features
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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: โ€ข Number of exercises โ€ข Work duration per exercise โ€ข Rest between exercises โ€ข Number of rounds โ€ข Rest between rounds See your total workout time update instantly as you adjust the settings. DURING YOUR WORKOUT โ€ข Large, clear countdown display, readable from across the room โ€ข Visual progress through your exercises and rounds โ€ข Sound and vibration alerts on every phase change โ€ข Pause, resume, or skip ahead anytime โ€ข 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.

Screenshots

Session4 screens
ChronoStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Session versus ChronoStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionChronoStep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size38 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent DOLLOCarl Bredas

In-app purchases

None

Session

No in-app purchases

None

ChronoStep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Session free?
Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChronoStep free?
ChronoStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Session or ChronoStep have ads?
Neither Session nor ChronoStep shows ads.

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