Comparison

Trybe vs Ganbaru Method

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

Head to head
About

Trybe

Access world-class training programs developed by fitness creators and coaches. Follow easy-to-understand workouts with built-in timers and demonstration videos to stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Workout programs by fitness creators
  • Exercise demonstration videos
  • Convenient timers with sound
  • Downloadable content
  • Fitness goal tracking
Features
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Trybe allows you to train with your favorite fitness creators and coaches. Our creators develop workouts that are easy to follow and keep you motivated. You get a workout program designed by expert coaches so you know exactly what to do to reach your goal. Our app also comes with convenient features to make training easier, like: - Exercise demonstration videos - Convenient timers with sound - Downloadable content to save on data usage - And much more Get in better shape and download Trybe now. By using the app you agree to our Terms of Use: https://trybe.do/terms

About

Ganbaru Method

This comprehensive health and fitness app simplifies nutrition and training with customizable programs and expert coaching. It offers a wide range of workout styles, nutrition tracking, and educational content, all within a single, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • 50+ customizable programs
  • 1000s of workouts
  • Custom workout builder
  • Exercise library with videos
  • Nutrition tracking and plans
  • Community access
  • Workout logs and timers
Features
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THE LAST FITNESS APP YOU’LL NEED. Try Ganbaru Method for FREE for 7 days. Ganbaru is an all-encompassing health and fitness app. We’ve removed the guesswork from nutrition and training so you can focus on what really matters: you. Just pick a program, show up, and we’ll be there with you every step of the way. Created to bring you everything you possibly need into just one app. No more toggling between 5 different apps. No more overthinking. No more hard-to-navigate interfaces. One app, endless results. Explore different movement styles, expand your knowledge, and level up with Ganbaru. UNLIMITED ACCESS - 50+ complete and customizable programs & 1000s of workouts from our team of 11 world renowned coaches - RANGE across workouts: from bodybuilding, powerlifting, and hybrid athletics to yoga, calisthenics, and conditioning - Custom workout & program builder to create your own plans. - Easy-to-follow workouts, videos, and an extensive exercise library - In-built app features to make your life easier: timers intuitive workout logs and video demonstrations - Nutrition features like food scanners, nutrition plans, and tracking your stats - Extended learning on nutrition, training, biomechanics, and more - Access to our community and coaches to ask questions, check your form, and celebrate your wins WORKOUT STYLES Build Muscle: Science-based programs covering all your bases with a variety of training splits, volume, intensity and techniques for endless progress. Use them as is, or customize them as templates to create your own journey. Get Stronger: While most programs will get you “stronger”, these feature advanced techniques to rapidly increase your max strength and lift heavier weights as safely as possible. Functional Athleticism: Run, jump, lift and excel across multiple domains of fitness. Designed for first responders and those looking to achieve higher levels of stamina and peak performance. Calisthenics: Bodyweight only training to allow you to build muscle and strength anywhere while unlocking a new level of total body mastery. Flexibility: Move better, feel better, reduce pain and gain stability & strength in new ranges of motion. COACHING TEAM Eugene Teo: Bodybuilding & Physique Development Harriet Roberts: 4x Crossfit Games Athlete, Gymnastic & Athletic Performance Coach David Thurin: Flexibility, Movement Anna Wishnowsky: Gymnastics Strength Jimmy House: BJJ Black Belt, Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Elite Powerlifter Carissa Wong: Mobility, Yoga Raphael Gomez: BJJ Brown Belt, Calisthenics, Mobility Dr Pat Davidson: Plyometrics, Sprints & Athletic Development Lucas Hardie: Functional Strength & Mobility Will Crozier: Powerlifting Sharelle Grant: Beginners Strength & Physique Training Whether you're simply looking to train and follow a well-designed program, or want to understand every single detail that goes into developing a plan, you'll find it within Ganbaru. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS You can download the Ganbaru app for free and enjoy a 7-day free trial period. Thereafter, you can cancel your subscription 24 hours before the end of the period and continue using the food tracker and community forums for free. Alternatively, you can purchase a monthly or annual subscription that will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase to access our full features. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your account settings on the App Store. For full Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, please visit https://join.ganbarumethod.com/terms-of-use/ and https://join.ganbarumethod.com/privacy-policy/.

Screenshots

Trybe4 screens
Ganbaru Method4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ganbaru Method at every 2 weeks against Trybe's every 6 weeks. Trybe's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Trybe sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Ganbaru Method sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Trybe against 4.7 for Ganbaru Method. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 722 and 772 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Trybe's written reviews are positive against 59% of Ganbaru Method's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, Ganbaru Method every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Trybe versus Ganbaru Method: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrybeGanbaru Method
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (722 ratings) — better4.7 (772 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings722772 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertrybe, Inc.Ganbaru Method

Customer experience

Trybe

All ratings722 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative17.9%

Ganbaru Method

All ratings772 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral11.4%
Negative29.3%

User reviews

Trybe

From 722 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great workouts and UX
  • 👍 Efficient and well-balanced
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Practical and helpful
  • 👍 Challenging yet fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lagging and glitchy performance
  • 🐛 Inconsistent timers and transitions
  • 🐛 Lack of background music/sound
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs when switching apps
  • 🐛 Difficulty navigating and setting up

Ganbaru Method

From 772 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for all fitness levels
  • 🚀 Comprehensive training programs
  • 💡 Excellent educational content
  • 👍 Variety of workout options
  • 👍 Detailed exercise instructions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Poor customer support
  • 🤔 Aggressive marketing and upsells
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 🤔 Lack of customization options

Bugs and requests

Trybe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or navigate
  • Workouts not saving or syncing properly
  • Freezing and crashing on iOS 11+
  • Inconsistent video loading and playback

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to adjust work/rest timers
  • Option to create custom workouts
  • Background audio playback
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More comprehensive workout programs
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  • Detailed exercise instructions and demos
  • Tracking for weights and progression

Ganbaru Method

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Workouts not registering as complete
  • Paid content not accessible after purchase
  • Exercise videos not loading properly
  • Syncing issues with other devices
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom exercises
  • Offline access to workouts and content
  • Better syncing with fitness trackers
  • More personalization and customization options
  • Improved navigation and user experience

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Trybe

Subscriptions15
  • Elevate Shred Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Tao Physique Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Minus The Gym Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • MickiPhit Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Calisthenics Tokyo Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Movement Flow Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Bodyweight Warrior Monthly7 Days trial$22.951 Month
  • Movement Journey Monthly$24.491 Month
  • Minus The Gym 6 Month$74.996 Months
  • Tao Physique 6 Months$74.996 Months
  • Bodyweight Warrior 6 Months7 Days trial$100.006 Months
  • Movement Journey 6 Month$129.996 Months
  • Tao Physique Annual$134.991 Year
  • Bodyweight Warrior Annual7 Days trial$180.991 Year
  • Movement Journey Annual$204.991 Year
12 purchases

Ganbaru Method

Subscriptions9
  • 12 Week Coaching7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription (Legacy)$75.003 Months
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  • 3 Month Subscription7 Days trial$75.003 Months
  • All Programs$96.991 Year
  • All Programs7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • 6 Month Subscription7 Days trial$150.006 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription (Legacy 1)1 Year trial$239.991 Year
One-time3
  • Access to Single Program$49.99
  • SALE. Unlimited Access$199.99
  • Unlimited$499.99

Questions

Is Trybe free?
Trybe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ganbaru Method free?
Ganbaru Method is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trybe or Ganbaru Method?
Trybe is rated higher. Trybe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while Ganbaru Method averages 4.7 from 772 ratings.
Do Trybe or Ganbaru Method have ads?
Neither Trybe nor Ganbaru Method shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trybe or Ganbaru Method?
Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ganbaru Method every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trybe was updated on October 2, 2026 and Ganbaru Method on September 28, 2026.

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