Comparison

F45 TV vs FS8

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

Head to head
About

F45 TV

Control studio televisions for F45 workouts. Start classes, view upcoming exercises, and access session highlights. Offers streaming, live chat support, and diagnostic tools for TV dongles.

Highlights
  • Start new classes
  • View upcoming workouts
  • Access Daily Session highlights
  • F45 FM Streaming
  • Live Chat Technical Support
  • FAQs and Guides
  • TV dongle diagnostics
Features
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F45 TV Controller for F45 studio TVs. Features include: - Start a new class - View upcoming workouts and their exercises - View Daily Session highlights - F45 FM Streaming - Live Chat Technical Support - FAQs and Guides - TV dongle diagnostics - Backup Class Timer

About

FS8

Book fitness classes, join programs, and track your progress. Discover healthy recipes and educational content to enhance your physical and mental well-being. Achieve your fitness goals with this comprehensive wellness companion.

Highlights
  • Book and schedule fitness classes
  • Join 30-day fitness programs
  • Track progress and set goals
  • Discover healthy recipes
  • Access educational wellness articles
  • Book in-studio body scans
Features
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Cultivate strength in both body and mind with the new FS8 member app. • Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. • Join FS8 Programs, set goals, complete check-ins and share your results. • Discover delicious and easy to make recipes. BOOK CLASSES - Book classes, join waitlists and check class schedules. With our exclusive FS8 booking experience see all of our workout brands you know and love as well as exactly whether its a cardio, strength, recovery or hybrid day. You can also book an in-studio body scan, helping you to understand your body composition and personal fitness journey. JOIN FS8 30-DAY PROGRAMS - Designed to elevate your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Commit to consistency by participating in 20 classes in 30 days with a focus on the 8 scientifically-backed FS8 elements. The FS8 app extends your experience beyond the studio with weekly check-Ins and educational resources. DISCOVER RECIPES - Discover delicious recipes curated by world-class dietitians. Further your understanding about nutrition and wellbeing from industry experts through constantly updated articles. Achieve your health goals and cultivate strength in both mind and body.

Screenshots

F45 TV3 screens
FS83 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FS8 at 67% against F45 TV's 0%. FS8 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

FS8 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of F45 TV's written reviews are positive against 67% of FS8's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F45 TV ships an update every 6 weeks, FS8 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
F45 TV versus FS8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF45 TVFS8
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (18 ratings)4.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1820 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF45 TrainingFS8 Inc.

Customer experience

F45 TV

All ratings18 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%

FS8

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

F45 TV

No in-app purchases

None

FS8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F45 TV free?
F45 TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FS8 free?
FS8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, F45 TV or FS8?
FS8 is rated higher. F45 TV averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while FS8 averages 4.0 from 20 ratings.
Do F45 TV or FS8 have ads?
Neither F45 TV nor FS8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F45 TV or FS8?
F45 TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and FS8 every 4 weeks. Most recently, F45 TV was updated on September 13, 2026 and FS8 on September 11, 2026.

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