Trybe vs Dōse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Workout programs by fitness creators
- Exercise demonstration videos
- Convenient timers with sound
- Downloadable content
- Fitness goal tracking
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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
Dōse
This app provides evidence-based fitness guidance for fat loss, muscle gain, and sustainable body composition goals. It offers video demonstrations for exercises, a macro calculator, educational mini-lectures, and personalized coaching tips. Engage with a community and track progress with Apple Health integration.
- Evidence-based fitness guidance
- Video exercise demonstrations
- Macro calculator and guidelines
- Mini-lecture series on physiology
- 1:1 coaching tips via messenger
- Community engagement
- At-home and gym programs
- Joint strengthening routines
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Get your daily Dōse of fitness. Whether your goal is to lose fat, gain muscle or just find a sustainable groove with your fitness and body composition goals...Dōse delivers information that is backed in evidence based practice. Featuring: - Learn more about physiology and fitness on your rest days in our mini-lecture series from Thoren Bradley, who has his Masters in Physiology and experience as an NCAA Division 1 strength training and conditioning coach. - Exercises targeting each muscle group with easy to follow video demonstrations ranging from abs, chest, glutes, biceps and more. - Get your macros quicker with the Dose macro calculator and guidelines to target your goal. - Receive 1:1 coaching tips from Thoren himself with the app messenger. - Engage with other Dōse members in the community and share your progress. - Interactive at-home and gym programs to choose from. - Easy to follow therapies and strengthening routines for commonly vulnerable joint areas. - Integrates with Apple Health to keep track of your progress. —————— Learn more about our terms of service at https://api.ongo.app/tos or privacy policy at https://api.ongo.app/privacy
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Verdict
Trybe and Dōse both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Dōse's written reviews are positive against 77% of Trybe's. Dōse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Trybe sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Dōse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Trybe against 4.8 for Dōse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 722 and 315 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Trybe's written reviews are positive against 88% of Dōse's.
Trybe ships an update every 6 weeks, Dōse every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trybe | Dōse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (722 ratings) — better | 4.8 (315 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | 87.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 722 — better | 315 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | trybe, Inc. | Ongo Science Inc |
Customer experience
Trybe
Dōse
User reviews
Trybe
From 722 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Dōse
From 315 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💪 Effective fitness results and weight loss
- 📚 Comprehensive educational content and explanations
- 🎥 Video demonstrations of exercises
- 👨🏫 Personalized macro calculations by creator
- 🤝 Supportive community and engagement
Room to improve
- 🔇 Lack of verbal/voiceover instructions
- ❌ Missing 1-on-1 coaching support (removed)
- 🎬 Some exercises lack video demonstrations
- 📝 Insufficient form guidance and setup instructions
- 🔄 Limited exercise substitution/modification 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
Dōse
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes on startup
- Inconsistent set/rep counts in workouts
- Missing video for some exercises
- Macro calculator discrepancies
- Subscription cancellation not processing
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- Messaging system unresponsiveness
Requested features
14 requests- Voiceover narration for exercises
- Exercise substitution/modification suggestions
- Built-in timer between sets
- Weight tracking and logging per set
- Multiple video angles for exercise form
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- Muscle group highlighting visualization
- Beginner-friendly equipment requirements list
- Free trial or sample workouts
- Tiered membership options
- Form tips and injury prevention focus
- Full workout view between sets
- Music integration or audio support
- Algorithm-based exercise swaps for injuries
- Better tracking and analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
Trybe
- 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
Dōse
- Dōse Lifting Club (Monthly)7 Days trial$15.991 Month
- Dōse Lifting Club (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
