Comparison

ChiMarathon vs FitKit Pro

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

Head to head
About

ChiMarathon

Prepare for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with this comprehensive resource. Track runners live, view athlete profiles, and access real-time weather and course maps. Spectators can send digital cheers to be displayed on the course.

Highlights
  • Live runner tracking
  • Athlete profiles
  • Live broadcast streaming
  • Real-time weather
  • Interactive course map
  • Digital cheer submission
Features
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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services is the perfect resource to prepare for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Whether you’re running or spectating, the free mobile app includes everything you’ll need to be prepared for a great race week experience. The app features unlimited live race day runner tracking, professional athlete profiles, live broadcast streaming, real-time weather, an interactive course map, participant bib share and more!

About

FitKit Pro

This app provides professional timing tools for various fitness activities, including interval training and strength workouts. It offers features like metronomes, tempo trainers, and EMOM timers to help users stay focused and consistent during their sessions. Users can also create custom playlists, track progress, and receive workout updates.

Highlights
  • Metronome for rhythm control
  • Tempo Trainer for rep structure
  • Tabata Timer for HIIT
  • EMOM timer for intervals
  • Customizable workout playlists
  • Progress tracking and history
  • Video capture for exercise review
Features
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FitKit Pro - Precision Timing for Every Workout FitKit Pro is a streamlined collection of professional-grade timing tools designed for functional fitness, strength training, and interval-based workouts. Whether you are training in the gym, on the track, or at home, FitKit Pro helps you stay focused, consistent, and in control of every session. Essential Timing Tools Metronome Dial in running cadence or control the rhythm of repetitive drills like jumping, hopping, or mobility work. Tempo Trainer Structure every rep with precise control over concentric, isometric, eccentric, and rest phases. No more counting - just train. Tabata Timer Perfect for HIIT and interval workouts with customizable work and rest ratios. EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) Set your interval and let it repeat automatically for a defined number of rounds and sets. Workout Timer Simple, flexible timing for any workout or session. Playlist Integration Keep your training flowing with integrated audio cues and timing support. Can share between devices (ex. your PT can develop the exercise playlist, and then share it directly to your app). Capture videos for each exercise for later review by the user. Create Circuits (exercise repeat cycles) within your Playlist Progress view Shows your exercise history over a selectable period of time. Help keep you accountable. Built for Training Flow • Clean, distraction-free interface • Audio cues and haptics to keep you on track • Fast setup so you can start training immediately • Designed for real workouts, not just basic timing • Wirelessly, and securely, receive workout updates from your clinician More to Come FitKit Pro continues to evolve with new tools and enhancements focused on improving your training experience. Free Trial Download FitKit Pro and try each tool three times before choosing a subscription. Subscription Options Unlock full access to all tools with a monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase option. Subscriptions include: • Ongoing updates and improvements • Bug fixes and performance enhancements • Access to new tools as they are released Subscription Details • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon subscription purchase Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://FitKitPro.app/app-privacy-policy

Screenshots

ChiMarathon4 screens
FitKit Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FitKit Pro at 100% against ChiMarathon's 33%. FitKit Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and device support (3 vs 1). ChiMarathon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. FitKit Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ChiMarathon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FitKit Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ChiMarathon's written reviews are positive against 100% of FitKit Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChiMarathon ships an update every 2 weeks, FitKit Pro every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ChiMarathon versus FitKit Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChiMarathonFitKit Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (45 ratings)5.0 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTata Consultancy ServicesSchumacher Physical Therapy and Performance

Customer experience

ChiMarathon

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative58.2%

FitKit Pro

All ratings33 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ChiMarathon

Reported bugs

59 issues
  • Mile markers inconsistent
  • Map shows water stations for runners
  • Units displayed incorrectly (miles vs km)
  • App doesn't update times
  • Links in map don't work
Show 54 more
  • Won't connect to server
  • X-axis incorrect units (miles vs km)
  • Y-axis decreasing (unhelpful visualization)
  • Race day timer shows race is a day away
  • Cannot track racer, times out
  • Tracking feature not trustworthy
  • No way to switch to miles
  • Incredibly glitchy
  • No mile markers this year
  • Pace graph based on 100 seconds
  • Needs to track distance by miles
  • Default to kilometers with no option to change
  • Map not updated on race day
  • Worthless app
  • No buttons work
  • Cannot enter bib number
  • Live data shows server error
  • No way for runners to claim profile
  • Mixes up miles and kilometers
  • Pace graph based on minutes/100 seconds
  • App defaults in metrics
  • No ability to change pace to min/mile
  • Leaderboard defaults to male runners
  • App stalled, tracking didn't work
  • Tracking search bar doesn't work
  • App missed me at starting line and 15k mark
  • App reported time over an hour slower
  • Time still wrong on app after 2 days
  • Tracking isn't real-time, only check-in points
  • App insists on zooming back to user location
  • Tracking experience disappointing
  • Cannot connect to server
  • Rubbish app
  • Worst site for tracking a runner
  • App could never connect to server
  • Difficult to track multiple friends due to lack of splits
  • App splits calculated in kilometers
  • Doing calculations for miles/kilometers is not a good experience
  • Can't track runners on map
  • Useless app
  • Only gives times at 10k, 20k, 30k and finish
  • Impossible to track individual runner
  • Missed our runner
  • Doesn't work
  • App freezing
  • Cannot track anyone
  • Cannot connect to server
  • Map doesn't work
  • Program stalled
  • Tracking didn't work
  • Search bar doesn't work
  • App missed runner at start and 15k
  • App reported time over an hour slower
  • Time still wrong on app after 2 days

Requested features

31 requests
  • Geared towards spectators for map tracking
  • Display mile markers clearly
  • Option to switch between miles and kilometers
  • Update app design to be more modern
  • Real-time updates and alerts for runners
Show 26 more
  • Add mile markers
  • Option to convert kilometers to miles
  • Add spectator viewing route feature
  • Preload anticipated pace for recommended viewing points
  • Allow users to switch between miles and kilometers
  • Add option to change pace to minutes per mile
  • Allow users to change pace to minutes per mile
  • Add cheer cards feature
  • Improve customer support
  • Add automatic updates like Boston's app
  • Update map for current year's event
  • Fix tracking for runners
  • Add a toggle or default to miles
  • Provide a single click tracking link
  • Add splits every 5 miles
  • Streamline measurements (miles and kilometers)
  • Allow viewing splits in miles or kilometers
  • Add spectator 'viewing route' feature
  • Add ability to send real-time messages to runners
  • Add ability for runners to access messages easily
  • Fix search bar for runner information
  • Add end of race picture at finish line
  • Add feature to track self for PR
  • Add option to default to female runners on leaderboards
  • Improve GPS tracking data
  • Make tracking real-time

FitKit Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ChiMarathon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FitKit Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Base Utilities (1-month)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Base Utilities (1-year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is ChiMarathon free?
ChiMarathon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FitKit Pro free?
FitKit Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChiMarathon or FitKit Pro?
FitKit Pro is rated higher. ChiMarathon averages 2.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while FitKit Pro averages 5.0 from 33 ratings.
Do ChiMarathon or FitKit Pro have ads?
Neither ChiMarathon nor FitKit Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChiMarathon or FitKit Pro?
ChiMarathon ships an update every 2 weeks, and FitKit Pro every 9 days. Most recently, ChiMarathon was updated on November 1, 2026 and FitKit Pro on November 7, 2026.

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