Comparison

NSD Workout vs BeatBiker by ExerScreen

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

Head to head
About

NSD Workout

This app tracks and enhances arm, wrist, and hand exercises, particularly for rehabilitation. It connects to a specific Bluetooth device to monitor real-time performance and offers challenges and programs to build strength.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Individual challenges
  • Competition mode
  • Ranking system
  • Physical rehabilitation programs
  • Hall of Fame
Features
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NSD Workout in combination with NSD PB-700BT is especially created for arm-, wrist- and handexercises and supports rehabilitation programs. Currently, the only supported model is the NSD PowerBall Spinner PB-700BT. There are 6 outstanding functions amongst which Realtime Monitoring, an exclusive Hall of Fame, Individual Challenges, Competition Mode, Ranking, and Physical Rehabilitation Programs to support users in order to get stronger and healthier hands, wrists and arms. How to link PB-700BT to NSD Workout? The PowerBall Spinner PB-700BT is an exciting gyroscopic exerciser equipped with a precise battery-free Bluetooth speedometer. Before using: Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device. Launch the NSD Workout app and start your PB-700BT. The rotational movement of the rotor helps to deliver the necessary current for the Bluetooth sensor and it will automatically turn on when rotational speed reaches approximately 3,500 RPM. The onboard LED light will blink intermittently between blue and green to indicate that the counter is ready to pair with the NSD Workout app, and once connected it will return to a static green or blue light when successfully paired. At this point you can use any of the 6 different features within the app.

About

BeatBiker by ExerScreen

This app synchronizes your music with your smart cycling trainer, adjusting resistance to match the intensity of your songs. It can also integrate music-driven workouts into other cycling apps and supports group rides where intensity follows the leader.

Highlights
  • Music-synced trainer resistance
  • Integrates with Zwift/RGT
  • Music-driven workouts
  • Ride Along group feature
  • XP accumulation
Features
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BeatBiker connects your music directly to your smart cycling trainer. The trainer resistance then matches the the intensity of your music. So the music becomes the workout. BeatBiker can also add music driven workouts to apps like Zwift or RGT if you want to take a break from the canned workouts. Keep racking up the XP while you workout with your favorite playlists and artist’s latest album drops. Or lead or follow in a Ride Along group where the workout intensity follows the ride leader.

Screenshots

NSD Workout4 screens
BeatBiker by ExerScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeatBiker by ExerScreen at 5.0 against NSD Workout's 3.7. BeatBiker by ExerScreen also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). NSD Workout's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeatBiker by ExerScreen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NSD Workout ships an update every 4 months, BeatBiker by ExerScreen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NSD Workout versus BeatBiker by ExerScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSD WorkoutBeatBiker by ExerScreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNANO-SECOND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Charlotte Intellectual Properties, LLC

In-app purchases

None

NSD Workout

No in-app purchases

None

BeatBiker by ExerScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NSD Workout free?
NSD Workout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeatBiker by ExerScreen free?
BeatBiker by ExerScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NSD Workout or BeatBiker by ExerScreen?
BeatBiker by ExerScreen is rated higher. NSD Workout averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BeatBiker by ExerScreen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NSD Workout or BeatBiker by ExerScreen have ads?
Neither NSD Workout nor BeatBiker by ExerScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NSD Workout or BeatBiker by ExerScreen?
NSD Workout ships an update every 4 months, and BeatBiker by ExerScreen every 2 months. Most recently, NSD Workout was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeatBiker by ExerScreen on October 20, 2026.

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