Comparison

Pro Starter vs Metric

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

Head to head
About

Pro Starter

This app provides a realistic athletic start sequence for training. It guides users through "On Your Marks," "Set," and a pistol fire command, with adjustable timing and optional gun variance for inconsistent starts. An optional flash feature helps coaches time reactions.

Highlights
  • Simulated athletic start sequence
  • Adjustable command timing
  • Optional gun variance
  • Flash/torch integration for timing
  • Practice solo or with simultaneous starts
Features
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Pro Starter is for athletes who want to practice race starts while training. If you are training alone or each athlete wants to start at the same time, Pro Starter will be your starter. Place it on the start line and press Start. Pro Starter will call out clear commands of a normal athletic Start Sequence. The start sequence is: “On Your Marks”, “Set”, and Pistol fire. You control the timed gaps between the commands using the stretch ribbon control in the middle of the screen. Under “Settings” you can also enable “Gun Variance”. This will vary the time between “Set” and the pistol fire. The variance will help you practice for races when starters are inconsistent at competitions. Also under "Settings", you can turn on the Flash. The phones Flash/Torch will turn on during the starting sequence and on GO! it will turn off. A coach or timekeeper can then see how you reacted and time from the finish line.

About

Metric

This app revolutionizes strength training by offering advanced velocity-based tracking using your phone's camera, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. It provides detailed insights into fatigue, recovery, and progression, helping users maximize gains and prevent injuries.

Highlights
  • Smart velocity tracking with camera
  • Advanced video analysis of lifts
  • Comprehensive workout logging
  • Performance insights and progression tracking
  • Automated rest timer
  • Estimated 1RM calculation
Features
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Level up your training with Metric, the most advanced workout tracking app that combines traditional logging with revolutionary velocity-based training - no expensive hardware required. TRUSTED BY LIFTERS WORLDWIDE 1.5 million sets tracked | 100,000 downloads | Lifters and coaches in over 140 countries WHAT USERS ARE SAYING "Super simple to download and just start using. Great for getting clients and athletes to engage with their training in new ways. Can't believe this hasn't been done sooner!" - rugoody "Amazing to not have to pay thousands for a unit or even attach anything to a bar. Just click record on your camera and I can track my athletes Bar Velocity so easily." - Giannire "For not needing to buy any equipment this is a great tool. The vbt trackers go from 400 and up so for this to do what it does with nothing is amazing." - NoelpereziPhone6P "The app is brilliant. Superb for checking/tracking form and progression at the same time. I took an annual sub out after 5 days" - far.landscape Whether you're a powerlifter preparing for a meet, training to improve your athleticism on the field, or simply looking to get stronger and build muscle in the gym, Metric transforms how you train and coach. Gain insights that were previously only available to professional athletes, maximize your strength gains, and prevent injuries through proper technique and load management. Train with complete confidence as Metric's data shows your fatigue levels, recovery rates, and progression trends in real-time- helping you make smarter decisions about when to push harder and when tor regulate and recover. While traditional velocity tracking requires expensive and cumbersome external devices, strings or wearables, Metric delivers the same precise, validated measurements using just the camera on your iPhone or iPad, making actionable lifting insights accessible to everyone. CORE FEATURES SMART VELOCITY TRACKING - Track bar speed on 60+ exercises with validated accuracy - Receive audio cues when you hit specific velocity targets - Monitor fatigue through velocity loss during sets - Calculate estimated 1RM based on scientific velocity profiles - No additional hardware needed - just your phone - Record a quick set or incorporate velocity tracking into your workout flow ADVANCED VIDEO ANALYSIS - Record or import HD lifting videos - Generate detailed bar path traces for every rep - Review technique frame-by-frame - Share videos and analysis with coaches - Export videos to your camera roll COMPREHENSIVE WORKOUT LOGGING - Build, save and log your entire workout - Build and share templates to plan in advance - Access 150+ pre-loaded exercises - Create custom exercises - Track sets, reps, weight, and RPE - Automated rest timer PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS - Monitor strength progression - Track power output trends - Analyze ROM consistency - View velocity trends over time - Track estimated 1RM - load-velocity and load-power profiling - Real-time RPE charts and RPE-1RM estimations PERFECT FOR - Powerlifters, Strongman, and Olympic lifters - CrossFit and functional training - Bodybuilders and hypertrophy training - Strength and conditioning coaches - Performance-focused athletes - Personal trainers and online coaches - Any lifter wanting data-driven results GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE & FREE 1. Select your exercise 2. Position your phone to capture your lift from the side 3. Record your set 4. Get instant velocity and technique analysis 5. Track single sets or complete entire workouts FREE, PRO, & COACH OPTIONS Record sets and workouts for free. Upgrade to Pro for advanced analytics, template builder, real-time feedback, and in-app video storage. Pro Coach plans also available for logging athlete workouts Join thousands of lifters using Metric to train smarter and maximize their gains. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pro Starter2 screens
Metric4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Metric at Free against Pro Starter's $0.99. Metric also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 29%). Pro Starter's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). On ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Metric is free to download; Pro Starter costs $0.99 up front. Metric sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Pro Starter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro Starter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 45 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Pro Starter's written reviews are positive against 53% of Metric's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Starter ships an update every 4 months, Metric weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pro Starter versus Metric: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro StarterMetric
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (64 ratings) — better4.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews53.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAN YOU HEAR ME SOFTWARECore Advantage Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Pro Starter

All ratings64 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

Metric

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative35.7%

In-app purchases

None

Pro Starter

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Metric

Subscriptions14
  • Pro - Monthly$10.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly (Legacy)$12.991 Month
  • Metric Pro - Monthly (Legacy)$12.991 Month
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  • Pro Family - Monthly$18.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +5 - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +20 - Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +10$37.991 Month
  • Pro Coach +15$47.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Metric Pro (Legacy)14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Metric Pro - Annual (Legacy)$94.991 Year
  • Pro Family - Annual$114.991 Year
  • Pro Coach +5 - Annual$119.991 Year
  • Pro Coach +10$339.991 Year

Questions

Is Pro Starter free?
Pro Starter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metric free?
Metric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pro Starter or Metric?
Pro Starter is rated higher. Pro Starter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Metric averages 4.0 from 45 ratings.
Do Pro Starter or Metric have ads?
Neither Pro Starter nor Metric shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro Starter or Metric?
Pro Starter ships an update every 4 months, and Metric weekly. Most recently, Pro Starter was updated on October 23, 2026 and Metric on October 27, 2026.

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