BridgeAthletic vs APEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BridgeAthletic
This app allows athletes to complete training programs remotely with a vast library of video movements and templates. Coaches can build, assign, and track workouts, while athletes can log wellness and update sessions on the go. It's designed for efficient training management for teams and individual trainers.
- Complete training programs from anywhere
- Track every set and personal record
- Log wellness and readiness surveys
- Update workouts on the fly
- Manage athletes and build programs (tablet only for coaches)
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BridgeAthletic empowers athletes and clients to complete their training programs from anywhere. With a library of over 3,000 video movements and 300+ templates, Bridge is a platform for coaches and trainers to efficiently build, assign and track training both in-person and remotely. Bridge is trusted by elite organizations ranging from Professional and Collegiate teams to private gyms and independent trainers. Here's how: - Complete Training: All programs assigned to athletes can be completed through the app from anywhere. - Track Everything: Each set is recorded and tracked so no PR is missed! - Log Wellness: Complete an in-app readiness survey to check in on how you're doing prior to your training session. - Update Workouts: Make edits on the fly directly within a workout to change prescriptions, sets and exercises. - Manage Athletes: Available ONLY on a tablet coaches can manage athletes, build programs, and complete workouts. For more information or to get started with creating custom training programs head to www.BridgeAthletic.com
APEX
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APEX: Athlete gives you a clear daily plan for training, fueling, and recovery—so you spend less time guessing and more time improving. Built for teams and programs that value structure, accountability, and measurable progress. Your coaches set the standards—APEX helps you execute them consistently. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See exactly what to do today (training + daily guidance) • Log meals in seconds with photo-based meal logging • Track nutrition consistency over time • Complete quick wellness check-ins • View progress tied to your goals DESIGNED FOR TEAMS APEX extends your performance staff’s reach. Coaches stay in control of decisions and standards—APEX supports daily execution. IMPORTANT APEX: Athlete requires an account provided by your team or program.
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Verdict
BridgeAthletic and APEX are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BridgeAthletic ships an update every 3 weeks, APEX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BridgeAthletic | APEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BridgeAthletic | Maximilian Jones |
Bugs and requests
BridgeAthletic
Reported bugs
20 issues- Doesn't read percentages correctly
- Offline mode is extremely slow
- Workout progress deleted after reconnecting
- App freezes
- App crashes
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- Timer gets stuck over exercise
- Swiping down dismisses timer incorrectly
- Countdown timer defaults incorrectly
- UI is too sensitive, changing values accidentally
- Program doesn't adapt over time
- Program doesn't change loads based on progress
- Requires multiple contacts for program updates
- Timer is useless
- Lost data
- Conversion mistakes (lbs to kg)
- Inconsistent logging
- Deleted scheduled future workout
- App glitches and crashes on opening
- Timer doesn't work
- Videos take long to load
Requested features
17 requests- Built-in rest timer
- Add explanations/descriptions for terms
- Integrate a timer into the interface
- UI refresh
- Connect Apple Health
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- Connect to Health & Apple Watch
- Sync health and correspond with fitness watch
- Alternate exercise option in app
- Apple Watch support
- Exercise swap
- Apple Health integration
- Screen always on feature
- Strava integration
- Collect data from Apple Watch and smart scale
- French version of the app
- Lock toggle for UI sensitivity
- Offline functionality improvement
APEX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BridgeAthletic
No in-app purchases
APEX
No in-app purchases









