Comparison

Training App (by GymCloud) vs StrongFirst

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Training App (by GymCloud)

This app provides clients of fitness professionals with easy access to digital content. Users can view workouts, watch instructional videos, record results, and track progress. It also offers interactive coaching features like messaging and progress metrics.

Highlights
  • Access workouts and programs
  • Exercise videos and descriptions
  • Record workout results
  • Track progress
  • Interactive coaching
  • In-app messaging
Features
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GymCloud is an easy-to-use app for the clients of fitness leaders and businesses. It is designed to help account holders access digital content as simply as possible. Built by trainers, GymCloud lets the user: - Quickly access workouts and programs designed by fitness professionals - Obtain high-quality instruction with exercise videos and descriptions - Record workout results and track progress - Receive interactive coaching (if applicable) with workout assignments, in-app messaging, photo/video uploading, and progress metrics GymCloud makes online training easily accessible to users who already have accounts with content providers. Terms and Conditions of Use: https://www.gymcloud.com/legal/terms_and_conditions/

About

StrongFirst

This fitness app offers personalized strength training programs using kettlebells, barbells, and bodyweight. It provides expert guidance with video demonstrations, progress tracking, and a supportive community. Access educational content to deepen your understanding of strength and conditioning.

Highlights
  • Personalized training programs
  • Expert guidance with video demonstrations
  • Progress tracking
  • Variety of exercises (kettlebell, barbell, bodyweight)
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Community support
  • Educational articles and tips
Features
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The StrongFirst Training App is a dynamic and comprehensive fitness application designed to promote strength, resilience, and overall physical well-being using kettlebells, barbells, or bodyweight movement standards. It brings the world-renowned StrongFirst methods and principles to your fingertips, providing you with a variety of tailored programs to suit your individual fitness goals. KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS PERSONALIZED PROGRAMS The App offers customizable training programs, ensuring that every workout is tailored to your specific needs and fitness goals. EXPERT GUIDANCE: StrongFirst is a globally recognized authority in strength training, and the app brings this expertise directly to your mobile device. Each exercise is demonstrated with clear, easy-to-follow videos and detailed instructions, ensuring proper form and technique. PROGRESS TRACKING The App allows you to track your progress over time, providing a comprehensive overview of your improvement and achievements. This makes it easy to stay motivated and committed to your fitness journey. VARIETY OF PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS The App covers a wide range of strength-building, hypertrophy-building, fat-burning, and conditioning exercises using kettlebells, bodyweight, and barbells, ensuring a diverse and balanced training regime. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING The App allows you to adjust your training schedule according to your availability, making it a practical solution for busy individuals. COMMUNITY SUPPORT By using the StrongFirst Training App, you become a part of a supportive and motivated community of individuals who share similar fitness goals. EDUCATION In addition to practical training sessions, the app provides informative articles and tips on strength and conditioning training, helping you understand the science behind the exercises and improve your overall approach to fitness. The StrongFirst Training App is not just a training tool; it’s an educational platform that promotes a better understanding of strength and conditioning principles. By integrating the StrongFirst methodology into your regular training routine, or using it as your only training routine, you’re not only working towards better physical fitness, but also developing a resilient mindset that values strength, discipline, and perseverance. StrongFirst Privacy Policy: https://www.strongfirst.com/privacy-policy/ GymCloud End User Agreement: https://www.gymcloud.com/legal/

Screenshots

Training App (by GymCloud)4 screens
StrongFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Training App (by GymCloud) at none against StrongFirst's 2. StrongFirst's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StrongFirst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Training App (by GymCloud) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Training App (by GymCloud) against 3.6 for StrongFirst. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 28 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Training App (by GymCloud)'s written reviews are positive against 84% of StrongFirst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Training App (by GymCloud) versus StrongFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraining App (by GymCloud)StrongFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better3.6 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews84.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1928 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGymCloud LLCStrongFirst, Inc.

Customer experience

Training App (by GymCloud)

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

StrongFirst

All ratings28 ratings
Positive60.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%

In-app purchases

None

Training App (by GymCloud)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StrongFirst

Subscriptions2
  • StrongFirst App Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • StrongFirst App Premium7 Days trial$156.991 Year

Questions

Is Training App (by GymCloud) free?
Training App (by GymCloud) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrongFirst free?
StrongFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Training App (by GymCloud) or StrongFirst?
Training App (by GymCloud) is rated higher. Training App (by GymCloud) averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while StrongFirst averages 3.6 from 28 ratings.
Do Training App (by GymCloud) or StrongFirst have ads?
Neither Training App (by GymCloud) nor StrongFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Training App (by GymCloud) or StrongFirst?
Training App (by GymCloud) ships an update every 3 weeks, and StrongFirst every 3 weeks. Most recently, Training App (by GymCloud) was updated on September 15, 2026 and StrongFirst on September 18, 2026.

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