Badass Academy vs PGBK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Badass Academy
Plan and schedule fitness classes directly from your device. View class schedules, sign up for sessions, and access studio location details. Maximize convenience and optimize your time with this fitness planning tool.
- View class schedules
- Sign up for classes
- Access studio location
- Schedule planning
- Maximize convenience
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Download the BA Academy App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!
PGBK
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Download the PGBK app to easily book classes and manage your fitness experience - anytime, anywhere. Make a reservation, get added to a wait list, check your profile and membership status, and more – all from your device. Visit https://playgroundbklyn.com/ to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Badass Academy at every 6 weeks against PGBK's every 13 months. PGBK's advantage is iOS requirement (13.5 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Badass Academy ships an update every 6 weeks, PGBK every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and May 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Badass Academy | PGBK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (52 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Competitive Lifestyle Group LLC | BKLYN trained me Inc. |
In-app purchases
Badass Academy
No in-app purchases
PGBK
No in-app purchases
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