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Cronometer vs Treatwell

Cronometer logo

Cronometer

Fitness & Wellness

Track nutrition, not just calories

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Treatwell logo

Treatwell

Beauty & Salon

Beauty and wellness booking platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cronometer free tier limited to 7-day report windows; Treatwell treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • They diverge on capability: Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Treatwell covers Online booking platform.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cronometer and Treatwell actually diverge.

Attributes where Cronometer and Treatwell differ
AttributeCronometerTreatwell
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryFitness & WellnessBeauty & Salon
Founded20112008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cronometer

  • 80+ nutrient tracking
  • Verified food database
  • Custom recipes
  • Biometric tracking
  • Detailed reports
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Apple Health

Only in Treatwell

  • Online booking platform
  • Business profile
  • Customer reviews
  • Appointment management
  • Payment processing
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Google

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cronometer

  • Workout trackingnot Treatwell
  • Nutrition managementnot Treatwell
  • Health monitoringnot Treatwell
  • Fitness coachingnot Treatwell
  • Wellness improvementnot Treatwell

Treatwell

  • Listing a salon on the Treatwell consumer booking marketplacenot Cronometer
  • Free salon calendar, POS and client records for freelancers and small teamsnot Cronometer
  • Taking online prepaid bookings with daily payoutsnot Cronometer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cronometer

  • Free tier limited to 7-day report windows
  • Photo and voice logging unavailable in free tier
  • Ad-free experience requires Gold subscription
  • Advanced features like macro scheduler and recipe importer locked to paid tier

Treatwell

  • Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • Online prepayments carry an additional 2.5 percent processing fee plus VAT
  • All commissions and fees are subject to VAT on top of the quoted percentages
  • The commercial model depends on marketplace introductions: there is no commission on direct or social media bookings, so the software is free only where the salon brings its own clients

Pricing, plan by plan

Cronometer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full micronutrient tracking (82+ nutrients)
    • Unlimited food logging
    • Barcode scanning
  • Gold$4.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Ad-free experience
    • Photo and voice logging

Treatwell

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Business profile
    • 25% commission
  • Premium$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 15% commission
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Cronometer if

  • You need 80+ nutrient tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want verified food database.
Cronometer review

Choose Treatwell if

  • You need online booking platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want business profile.
Treatwell review

Questions people ask

Is Cronometer or Treatwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Cronometer starts at Free and Treatwell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cronometer or Treatwell?
Cronometer starts at Free and Treatwell at Free.
Does Cronometer or Treatwell run on more platforms?
Cronometer runs on Ios, Android, Web. Treatwell runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Cronometer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cronometer best used for?
Cronometer is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Treatwell is typically brought in for.
What can Cronometer do that Treatwell cannot?
Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Verified food database, Custom recipes, Biometric tracking. Treatwell covers Online booking platform, Business profile, Customer reviews, Appointment management. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cronometer: Is Cronometer truly free and what are its limitations?

Cronometer Free is completely free forever with full micronutrient tracking across 82+ nutrients, unlimited food logging, barcode scanning, custom recipes, and basic reports. The 7-day report window is the main limitation.

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Cronometer: What features are included in Cronometer Gold?

Gold ($4.99/month billed annually at $59.99 or $10.99/month) adds photo logging, voice logging with Siri, Crono Coach AI assistant, custom charts, macro scheduler, fasting timer, recipe importer, and unlimited historical data access.

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Cronometer: Can I log meals with photos in Cronometer?

Photo logging is a premium feature available only in Cronometer Gold, allowing users to snap and automatically log meals through their camera.

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Cronometer: Does Cronometer track beyond just macronutrients?

Yes, Cronometer tracks up to 84+ nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. All tiers include this comprehensive micronutrient tracking.

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Cronometer: Can I see historical data in the free tier?

Free tier reports are limited to the past 7 days. Gold subscription ($4.99/month annually) provides unlimited historical data access for trend analysis.

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Cronometer: Does Cronometer have professional or pro versions?

Yes, Cronometer Pro is available for healthcare providers, researchers, and educators with specialized features for professional nutrition analysis.

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