Fitness & Wellness · head to head
PT Distinction vs Cronometer
PT Distinction
Fitness & Wellness
Professional personal training software
- From
- $19.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Cronometer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: PT Distinction the $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month; Cronometer free tier limited to 7-day report windows
- They diverge on capability: PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which PT Distinction and Cronometer actually diverge.
| Attribute | PT Distinction | Cronometer |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).
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 PT Distinction
- Advanced programming
- Client portal
- Automation tools
- Custom branding
- Comprehensive tracking
- MyFitnessPal
- Stripe
- Zapier
Only in Cronometer
- 80+ nutrient tracking
- Verified food database
- Custom recipes
- Biometric tracking
- Detailed reports
- Fitbit
- Garmin
- Google Fit
Both cover
- Apple Health
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
PT Distinction
- Delivering online personal training and nutrition programs to clientsnot Cronometer
- Branded coaching apps for a personal training businessnot Cronometer
- Automated client workflows, habit tracking and check-insnot Cronometer
Cronometer
- Workout trackingnot PT Distinction
- Nutrition managementnot PT Distinction
- Health monitoringnot PT Distinction
- Fitness coachingnot PT Distinction
- Wellness improvementnot PT Distinction
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
PT Distinction
- The $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
- The per-extra-client rate falls with the plan, from $6.00 on Basic to $2.40 on Pro and $1.60 on Master, so smaller coaches pay the most per client
- Custom branded iOS and Android apps require the Pro plan at $59.90 per month; Basic ships unbranded apps
- There is no free plan; the entry point is a one-month free trial
- Client counts included are 3, 25 and 50, so growing past a tier means either an upgrade or per-client overage
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
Pricing, plan by plan
PT Distinction
$19.99/month- Standard$19.99/month
- Up to 5 clients
- Full features
- Branding
- Professional$49.99/month
- Unlimited clients
- Advanced automation
- Priority support
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
Which should you pick?
Choose PT Distinction if
- You need advanced programming.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want client portal.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is PT Distinction or Cronometer better?
- Neither clearly leads. PT Distinction starts at $19.99/month and Cronometer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, PT Distinction or Cronometer?
- Cronometer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19.99/month for PT Distinction and Free for Cronometer.
- Does PT Distinction or Cronometer run on more platforms?
- Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Cronometer for free?
- Yes. Cronometer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PT Distinction starts at $19.99/month.
- What is PT Distinction best used for?
- PT Distinction is most often used for delivering online personal training and nutrition programs to clients, branded coaching apps for a personal training business, automated client workflows, habit tracking and check-ins. Of those, delivering online personal training and nutrition programs to clients and branded coaching apps for a personal training business are not what Cronometer is typically brought in for.
- What can PT Distinction do that Cronometer cannot?
- PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Client portal, Automation tools, Custom branding. Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Verified food database, Custom recipes, Biometric tracking. Both handle Apple Health, 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.
SourceCronometer: 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.
SourceCronometer: 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.
SourceCronometer: 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.
SourceCronometer: 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.
SourceCronometer: 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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