Fitness & Wellness · head to head
Sweat vs Cronometer
The short version
- Only Cronometer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Sweat the Google Play listing states Sweat subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, that there is no price increase when renewing, and that refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription term; Cronometer free tier limited to 7-day report windows
- They diverge on capability: Sweat covers Trainer-led programs, Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Sweat and Cronometer actually diverge.
| Attribute | Sweat | Cronometer |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 | 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 Sweat
- Trainer-led programs
- BBG, PWR, BUILD
- Meal planning
- Progress tracking
- Community challenges
- Apple Watch
- Spotify
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.
Sweat
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Cronometer
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Sweat
- The Google Play listing states Sweat subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, that there is no price increase when renewing, and that refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription term
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
Sweat
$19.99/month- Monthly$19.99/month
- All programs
- Meal plans
- Progress photos
- Annual$119.94/year
- All programs
- Meal plans
- Progress photos
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 Sweat if
- You need trainer-led programs.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want bbg, pwr, build.
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 Sweat or Cronometer better?
- Neither clearly leads. Sweat 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, Sweat or Cronometer?
- Cronometer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19.99/month for Sweat and Free for Cronometer.
- Does Sweat 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. Sweat starts at $19.99/month.
- What is Sweat best used for?
- Sweat is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
- What can Sweat do that Cronometer cannot?
- Sweat covers Trainer-led programs, BBG, PWR, BUILD, Meal planning, Progress tracking. 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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