# PhilaYMCA — user reviews > 70 indexed App Store user reviews of PhilaYMCA by Greater Philadelphia Young Men's Christian Association, rated 4.72/5 from 1,354 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philaymca/id1194196241/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philaymca/id1194196241.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,088 · 4★ 204 · 3★ 31 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 25 ## What do users think of PhilaYMCA? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use app - 📅 Ability to add classes to calendar - 🔔 Notifications for schedule changes - 🔍 Comprehensive class schedules - 🏪 Helpful for finding and using different YMCA locations - 🏆 Rewards program for tracking workouts - 💪 Useful for tracking and recording workouts **Cons** - 🔍 Difficulty switching between YMCA locations - 🕰️ Limited class schedule information (only shows morning classes) - 🐛 Syncing issues with fitness trackers - 🔔 Inconsistent notification updates from YMCA locations **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen issues - Chronological issues with workout history display **Most requested features** - Add more class options to the schedule - Improve ability to switch between YMCA locations - Integrate with more fitness tracking devices - Enhance notification system to provide real-time updates ## Newest reviews (15 of 70) ### 5/5 — Great way to schedule and track *2023-10-05* I love the app for planning out my week. I can easily visit the schedule and send the classes that I want to my calendar. Once it’s in the calendar, it’s built into the day and feels like a commitment. Also like the ability to track workouts. ### 5/5 — User friendly *2023-09-07* This App makes it so easy to find anything you are looking for. You even have a calendar to save your classes to. I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Super Easy *2023-08-27* This App is always at my fingertips. Schedule is easy to view and follow. Notifications come through to let you know of changes. ### 5/5 — My Y App *2023-08-05* Easy to find the information I need. Love the challenges for points and like that I can add classes to my own calendar. Tracking workouts is great too—very motivating! ### 5/5 — Good way to communicate with members! *2023-08-04* The app is in excellent way to communicate with members when there’s a closing..ie: pool closing or classes are being canceled. It’s just frustrating when my home Y does not update the app!!! which would be so easy to do!!! and I show up at the gym and what I’m there for has been canceled. Come on Y admins.. USE THE APP!! ### 5/5 — Love this Ymca class schedule app *2023-05-18* The class schedule app allows me to quickly find and choose classes that fit my schedule and match my preferences. The app is very easy to use and really helps me plan my fitness routines in advance. ### 5/5 — Super Easy *2023-05-17* This App is always at my fingertips. Schedule is easy to view and follow. Notifications come through to let you know of changes. ### 5/5 — Does what I need! *2023-02-23* Has exactly what I need on the app and is easy to use, which is pretty rare. I would like it if I could rearrange the buttons on the main screen, but that’s a small quibble. ### 5/5 — Great App *2023-01-09, version 1.44* I add classes to my calendar to hold myself accountable. I also get alerts regarding the facility. It’s a great app! ### 5/5 — Easy to use *2022-12-25, version 1.44* No complaints ### 5/5 — Tracking workouts *2022-05-06, version 1.44* This app is great to track your workouts. And you get points for doing it! That’s a bonus! ### 5/5 — YMCA *2022-03-15, version 1.44* This app is amazing and I definitely recommend it even give you free rewards that u get by doing stuff you do every day as a kid it’s amazing getting free stuff to help me ### 5/5 — Very easy to use *2021-07-14, version 1.42* This app is very easy to use. I look at it quite frequently and I also track my workouts. ### 5/5 — User friendly *2021-01-07, version 1.42* This App makes it so easy to find anything you are looking for. You even have a calendar to save your classes to. I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — At Home Workout *2020-07-03, version 1.42* I like using this app as it allows me to keep tract of the calories I am using for each exercise. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Violates my privacy settings *2019-03-03* Despite never allowing Location Services or Notifications in the Settings for this App, every time I walk into the Spring Valley location, I get a push notification on my iPhone. I have WiFi turned off 99% of the time, and have never connected to the YMCA WiFi, so it’s not coming from that. I don’t even use the App to check in, rather I did a screen shot of my barcode and made the photo a favorite. Clearly this App is somehow circumventing Apple iOS user privacy settings. Makes me wonder in what other ways is this App taking data from me. ### 1/5 — Can't login *2017-07-03, version 1.5* Doesn't recognize my email/password but I can login to the website on my mobile phone no problem. Tried resetting password through the app and still can't find my email to reset it. ### 3/5 — Minor complaints *2022-10-31* Just two complaints: the app repeatedly asks if one would like to save a particular branch but never retains the answer, hence asking over and over. Also, there is a section of text (taken from old website?) that advises users that they can download the app. This seems superfluous since they’re already on the app. ### 3/5 — Stopped syncing with Apple Health *2022-02-28* It stopped syncing with Apple Health after February 1, 2022. I did double check all my settings even though I had not changed them. It also on week and month and year views of workouts appears jumbled chronologically and not always labeled. Somethings gone awry with this app. This limits its functionality in terms of workout recording and long-term record-keeping. ### 3/5 — Updated version missing stuff *2019-07-20, version 1.41* Where did the record workout section go?? I’m at the Y almost every day and use the record workout feature every single time I’m there. It’s such a great feature and now it’s missing 😭 ### 3/5 — Recording workouts is a pain *2019-06-09, version 1.39* There should be a easier way to record workouts. The app should automatically sync with fitness devices. ### 3/5 — Buggy update *2019-04-16* 3 Stars because this is still a well designed app but the recent update seems to be a little buggy. I now receive a “No data available” screen when I try to look up the hours at my local Y. And the app is no longer importing workout data from the Precor/Preva app (despite deleting, reinstalling, and reconnecting just to be sure). I’m sure the bugs will get fixed, but that’s the current state of things. ### 4/5 — Schedule options *2025-01-22* It would be 5 stars however on the app class schedule doesn’t reflect the whole schedule. The app only shows morning time classes. I had to go on the desktop version and find out it’s more classes than I thought that I can actually attend like in the afternoon and evening. So I can finally use my membership properly. ### 4/5 — Good and plenty *2024-05-20* I think tie app is definitely good to have especially around getting notifications for changes and schedule upcoming events and other other activities at the Y and General. The only update I believe it could use, which would be very beneficial would be when you set it up and you pick your home branch that you don’t need to re-pick it every time you try to go to the schedules. ### 4/5 — Friendly app *2022-04-24, version 1.44* I enjoy using this app. Friendly user easy to input and track your exercises. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2025-01-07* I am so happy this PhilaYMCA app exists! It is a one-stop place to display the barcode for checking in upon arrival, check group class schedules, bookmark my desired classes on my calendar as a reminder, read class descriptions, etc. Additionally, any pool or facility closures or schedule changes are posted on the app in real time. Works as it should, which is rare with most apps! ### 5/5 — Fun at the Y *2024-10-01* I absolutely love it! It’s not far at all from my house 15 minutes tops. The facility is very clean. I absolutely love the pool! Very friendly staff, and members . it’s nice to have made some new friends while getting myself into shape. I try to go Monday through Friday. The time just flies being there. I just have a lot of fun at the Y.😁 I have nothing against LA Fitness, I have tried them briefly, but it’s just a much friendlier atmosphere at the YMCA Northeast. I’m very glad that I found it. ### 5/5 — Rocky Run Y *2024-08-08* Great place to work out, join group workouts and meet like-minded people. Staff is so helpful and friendly and always to help you with the machines. Place is clean and staff are there to help you make the most of your membership!!! ### 5/5 — Staying Fit 4 Life *2024-04-14* As I’m getting older I find that exercise and eating right is so important … something we all take for granted when we’re young. In keeping up with the exercise part of my plan, I found the Spring Valley YMCA and all they have to offer, besides everyone is so friendly there and that’s half the battle. From the minute you step in the door, you feel so welcomed. Of course I have to give a couple shout outs … my girl Shanel K. the Zumba queen and Joan W. who makes me feel a little bit country in her line dance class. For those who may read this review … drop in, we’ll be happy to see you. ### 5/5 — Clear & Easy *2024-03-28* The App is simple to use, easy to read and class times etc transfer to my iCal very well every time. I also like the notifications re class changes etc. ### 5/5 — Great staff, great instructors, very clean and I love the children walking through it’s great *2024-02-21* I love the wine in Phoenixville. It’s amazing not only is it very clean, but very friendly when you walk in everyone says hello. You don’t feel like an outsider. The instructors are amazing Beth, C and Beth M are where I go every week for tai chi and Silver Sneakers classes with Beth M. Working out is something I’ve needed since my accident I fractured my back I have severe issues that I need to strengthen. Great place love in the YMCA in Phoenixville! ### 5/5 — Y *2024-02-02* I love being able to get notifications for last minute pop up classes or cancellations right from the app. The app is so easy to use and helps me track my workout progress. ### 5/5 — Great YMCA *2024-01-04* The Willow Grove YMCA is so clean and beautiful I enjoy just going there just for the beauty of it!! I work out hard and then I’m sore the next day but I know at age 62 years old I have to keep on moving. I love the stretch and balance class at 12:15pm with Lisa! I also love the pool and Aqua boot camp on Wednesdays at 7:45pm to 8:30pm. The only down fall is all the classes are so early in the morning. Only one a week in the PM. I Love the Hot Sauna, it makes me feel so great when I leave!!! Thank you!! ### 5/5 — User friendly *2023-12-17* This App makes it so easy to find anything you are looking for. You even have a calendar to save your classes to. I highly recommend it. ### 5/5 — Rocky Run Y *2023-11-10* Great place to work out, join group workouts and meet like-minded people. Staff is so helpful and friendly and always to help you with the machines. Place is clean and staff are there to help you make the most of your membership!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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