# Legacy TriDot vs Purple Patch

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Purple Patch at none against Legacy TriDot's 5. Purple Patch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Legacy TriDot's advantage is ratings volume (263 vs 15) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Legacy TriDot sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Purple Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Purple Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Legacy TriDot has 263 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Legacy TriDot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Purple Patch's.

Legacy TriDot ships an update fortnightly, Purple Patch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Legacy TriDot | Purple Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-tridot/id1189088069/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-patch/id1502928860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 95 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Predictive Fitness, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189088068) | [Purple Patch Fitness Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502928859) |

## What reviewers say

### Legacy TriDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-tridot/id1189088069)

This app uses big data and advanced analytics to optimize your future training and race results. It seamlessly auto-syncs with popular fitness tracking devices.

**Highlights:** Big data analytics, Optimized future training, Race result prediction, Seamless auto-sync, Garmin integration, Polar integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifestyle | $14.99 | per month |
| Essentials | $39.99 | per month |
| Complete | $99.99 | per month |
| Mark Allen Edition | $149.99 | per month |
| Premium | $249.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Personalized training plans
- 👍 Easy to use and follow
- 🚀 Customized to user's fitness level
- 🚀 Efficient training with less time
- 👍 Injury-free training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app performance issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for some features
- 🔍 Limited manual workout customization

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Syncing problems with third-party apps

**Requested features**

- Perceived effort tracking
- More flexibility in workout scheduling


### Purple Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-patch/id1502928860)

Book fitness classes, view schedules, and find performance center locations. This app offers a structured and fun group fitness experience focused on endurance, strength, nutrition, and recovery for busy individuals.

**Highlights:** Book fitness classes, View class schedules, Find performance center locations, Review existing reservations, Coached, structured, progressive workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Legacy TriDot free?

Legacy TriDot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Purple Patch free?

Purple Patch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Legacy TriDot or Purple Patch?

Purple Patch is rated higher. Legacy TriDot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Purple Patch averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Legacy TriDot or Purple Patch have ads?

Neither Legacy TriDot nor Purple Patch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Legacy TriDot or Purple Patch?

Legacy TriDot ships an update fortnightly, and Purple Patch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Legacy TriDot was updated on October 7, 2026 and Purple Patch on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*