# ChiMarathon vs FitKit Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChiMarathon | FitKit Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimarathon/id718145625/reviews) | **[5.0 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitkit-pro/id6443996691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tata Consultancy Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/467615204) | [Schumacher Physical Therapy and Performance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711506500) |

## What reviewers say

### ChiMarathon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chimarathon/id718145625)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for tracking runners
- 👍 Works well in the UK
- 👍 Able to track runner entire time
- 👍 Loved tracking friends
- 👍 Very useful for watching friend run

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Map tracker not spectator-geared
- 🐛 Mile markers inconsistent
- 🐛 Map shows water stations for runners
- 🐛 Units displayed incorrectly (miles vs km)
- 🐛 App doesn't update times

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### FitKit Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitkit-pro/id6443996691)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Utilities (1-month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Base Utilities (1-year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*