Brute Force WOD vs StrongFirst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brute Force WOD
This app offers structured training programs focused on Unstable Load Training to enhance physical and mental fitness. It provides daily workouts, challenges, and access to specialized programs, with different subscription tiers offering varying levels of content and features.
- Unstable Load Training programs
- Daily Brute WODs
- Nutrition guide
- Mobility and breathwork videos
- Movement library
- Timers and weight trackers
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BruteForceWOD delivers the best in Unstable Load Training to advance your physical and mental fitness. All Access Plan: $29.99/month All Access Plan gives you everything in the Base plan plus Mark Divine’s programs like the Unbeatable Mind 30-day Challenge and Kokoro Yoga, as well as unlimited access to all Brute Force training plans and future plans. New programs and videos added on a regular basis! Base Plan: $14.99/month Base Plan adds a nutrition guide, mobility and breathwork videos, along with our popular 300/30/3 Challenge, MISSION 300 Challenge, plus structured Daily Brute WODs you can follow. Free Plan: The free version includes SandWODs, a movement library, timers, weight trackers and logs, to help you get started. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://learn.appdocumentation.com/en/collections/1618556-terms-conditions-and-privacy-policy
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.
- Personalized training programs
- Expert guidance with video demonstrations
- Progress tracking
- Variety of exercises (kettlebell, barbell, bodyweight)
- Flexible scheduling
- Community support
- Educational articles and tips
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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/
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Verdict
Brute Force WOD and StrongFirst both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of StrongFirst's written reviews are positive against 53% of Brute Force WOD's. StrongFirst also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Brute Force WOD's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 28) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Brute Force WOD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and StrongFirst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Brute Force WOD against 3.6 for StrongFirst. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brute Force WOD has 166 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Brute Force WOD's written reviews are positive against 84% of StrongFirst's.
Brute Force WOD ships an update every 2 months, StrongFirst every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brute Force WOD | StrongFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (166 ratings) — better | 3.6 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | 84.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 166 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brute Force | StrongFirst |
Customer experience
Brute Force WOD
StrongFirst
Bugs and requests
Brute Force WOD
Reported bugs
72 issues- App doesn't work
- Daily WOD emails not arriving
- Comments deleted on messenger board
- Username/password issues
- Password reset emails not received
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- Cannot create new account
- App is useless
- Authentication failed
- Paid programs inaccessible
- Timer auto starts
- Exiting workout is difficult
- Timer issues
- Music stops when timer starts
- Timer needs to be optional
- Timer auto start is annoying
- Timer is cumbersome and frustrating
- Timer needs more functionality
- Cannot listen to music with timer
- Leaderboards need more detail
- Timer lacks countdown/different options
- No data received
- No workouts found
- No leaderboard available
- Workout history not always saved
- Cannot go back to pick from workouts
- Cannot make notes on sessions
- App keeps failing to authenticate
- Login failed
- Timer starts randomly when just looking at workout
- Exit app stops timer
- Cannot log in via Facebook
- Cannot use username/password
- Cannot create new login
- Won't let me find a 'lost' password
- App requests an access code
- Cannot use app without one
- App logs out automatically
- Will not accept login attempts
- Will not send reset password
- Will not let me create new account
- No workouts appear
- Only shows leaderboards and gear to buy
- Cannot send message to contact support
- Developer support page offers no contact method
- Email to reset password never comes
- Says user account already exists
- Cannot use app if it won't allow login
- App keeps failing to log workouts
- App keeps failing to authenticate
- Timer is garbage
- Timer auto start
- Exiting workout is difficult
- Timer not on page
- Timer issues
- Music stops when timer starts
- Timer needs to be optional
- Timer auto start is annoying
- Timer is cumbersome and frustrating
- Timer needs more functionality
- Cannot listen to music with timer
- Leaderboards need more detail
- Timer lacks countdown/different options
- No data received
- No workouts found
- No leaderboard available
- Sandbag falling apart
- Cannot save/favorite workout without doing it
- Cannot view workout history with notes
- Workout history not always saved
- Cannot go back to pick from workouts
- Cannot make notes on sessions
- App lacking compared to workouts
Requested features
12 requests- Add music section like Nike Run app
- Improve community/social networking
- Add timer functionality (AMRAP/TABATA/EMOM)
- Add cues for set changes
- Access to a library of workouts
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- Save or favorite a workout without doing it
- Add RED wods to the app
- Dedicated timer section with customizable options
- Allow notes on completed sessions
- Improved workout history view with notes
- More details on leaderboards
- Countdown timer or different timer options
StrongFirst
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Brute Force WOD
- Tier 1$14.991 Month
- Tier 2$29.991 Month
- Base Plan Annual$149.991 Year
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- All Access Annual$299.991 Year
StrongFirst
- StrongFirst App Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- StrongFirst App Premium7 Days trial$156.991 Year
Questions
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