Comparison

SH1FT vs CGX

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

Head to head
About

SH1FT

This app empowers group fitness instructors to create and deliver engaging live and online classes. It automates class structuring and cueing, saving instructors time and stress. Instructors can design unique workouts, mix formats, and teach anywhere.

Highlights
  • Automated class structuring and cueing
  • Create unique workout combinations
  • Teach live and online classes
  • Unlimited access to all workouts
  • Cross-format mash-ups
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Our market leading App allows Group Fitness Instructors to teach live and online classes like never before! We have four unique Group Fitness formats and each workout is taught using our App. The App automates the boring stuff (saving huge amounts of time and money) and gives Instructors an easy and fast way to create workouts that are unique to them. SH1FT Fitness Instructors are empowered to deliver engaging, personalised fitness classes where, when and how they want - with zero restrictions. App features: • The App structures the class for you and does the cueing and memorisation if you need it - saving you hours of prep work and taking the stress out of teaching so you can focus on the class in front of you and not what move is coming next. • Unlimited access to EVERY workout from your chosen format/s on the SH1FT App for no extra cost. • The ability to teach anywhere: you can deliver a class in any physical or virtual location that you wish. • Freedom to get creative! Use the SH1FT App to create workout combinations that suit the unique needs of your class. Plus if you are a SQUAD member in multiple SH1FT Fitness formats you have the freedom to create cross format mash-ups using the App.

About

CGX

This premium strength and fitness app offers structured, progressive training programs for all levels. Access hundreds of on-demand workouts, instructional videos, and progress tracking. It also provides meal ideas and expert articles to support your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Exclusive workout programs
  • On-demand strength and cardio
  • Coached training with form focus
  • Instructional videos
  • Progress tracking
  • Meal ideas
  • Offline training
Features
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Build who you want to be with CGX by Caroline Girvan. CGX is a premium strength and fitness app built around exclusive, structured training programs. Every program is progressive and designed to help you build strength, improve fitness, and train with consistency over time. Inside CGX you’ll find: • Exclusive workout programs for all levels, from complete beginner to advanced • Hundreds of on-demand strength, cardio, and conditioning workouts • Clear, coached training with a strong focus on proper form and technique • Short, effective workouts that fit real life without compromising results CGX goes beyond the workout itself, supporting your training journey in a practical and sustainable way: • Instructional videos to help you train safely and confidently • Simple progress tracking and quick fitness tests • Nutritious, budget-friendly meal ideas • Evidence-based articles from Caroline and trusted industry experts Train in a way that suits your routine: • Schedule workouts and programs in your CGX calendar • Download workouts for offline training • Cast workouts to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast • Choose Caroline’s music, no music, or your own via Apple Music or Spotify • Sync your training with Apple Health • Save favourites and track progress workout by workout • Share encouragement and tips through supportive comments under each workout • Train anywhere using the CGX website on your laptop or computer Caroline Girvan is a certified personal trainer, MNU certified nutritionist, and pre- and postnatal specialist with over a decade of experience and a global following of millions. CGX brings her proven training approach into a focused, premium platform designed for long-term progress. Build who you want to be. Cx

Screenshots

SH1FT4 screens
CGX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SH1FT at 4.9 against CGX's 4.2. SH1FT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). CGX's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 20%) and ratings volume (637 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CGX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SH1FT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SH1FT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CGX has 637 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of SH1FT's written reviews are positive against 55% of CGX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, CGX every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SH1FT versus CGX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSH1FTCGX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.2 (637 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews54.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7637 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank—#85 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH1FT LtdCGX Ltd

Customer experience

SH1FT

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

CGX

All ratings637 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral20.3%
Negative24.9%

Bugs and requests

SH1FT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CGX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during workouts
  • Workouts not recording as completed
  • Calendar not syncing properly
  • Login issues with existing accounts
  • Airplay/casting not working consistently

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to mark/track completed workouts
  • Option to remove entire programs from calendar
  • Customizable rest day scheduling
  • Integration with fitness trackers
  • Web/desktop version of the app

In-app purchases

None

SH1FT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CGX

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annually14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is SH1FT free?
SH1FT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CGX free?
CGX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SH1FT or CGX?
SH1FT is rated higher. SH1FT averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CGX averages 4.2 from 637 ratings.
Do SH1FT or CGX have ads?
Neither SH1FT nor CGX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SH1FT or CGX?
SH1FT ships an update every 3 weeks, and CGX every 8 days. Most recently, SH1FT was updated on June 4, 2026 and CGX on September 24, 2026.

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