Comparison

Power Monkey Training vs WurQ

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

Head to head
About

Power Monkey Training

This app offers a comprehensive movement training experience with over 20 gymnastics and weightlifting programs. Access over 1,200 free exercise videos, daily core workouts, and assessments to tailor your fitness journey. Improve technique and performance for all levels.

Highlights
  • 20+ gymnastics and weightlifting programs
  • Over 1,200 free exercise videos
  • Daily Core 365 workouts
  • Strength and mobility assessments
  • Instructional technique videos
  • Assessment-based program tracks
Features
Read full description

WHAT IS THE POWER MONKEY TRAINING APP? A movement training app designed to help you achieve your fitness goals. + OVER 20 GYMNASTICS AND WEIGHTLIFTING training programs help you build a strong foundation and increase volume and intensity. + OVER 1,200 FREE exercise videos + FREE DAILY CORE 365 workouts to build a strong foundation + STRENGTH AND MOBILITY ASSESSMENTS to place you in the right level program, from beginner to competitive athlete + INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS for all movements so you can level up your technique and performance Want to get your first pull-up? Do you want to cure your chicken wing bar muscle-ups? Do you want to get over 20 unbroken toes to bar in a workout? Great! We want you to reach those goals too. We have spent years building programs to help you become your strongest self AND MORE. WHO IS POWER MONKEY? Power Monkey Fitness is a group of elite athletes turned coaches who have spent years providing movement education to clients, ranging from competitive CrossFit athletes to people who simply want to move better. Programs are written by Olympic Gymnastics team member Dave Durante, Three-time National Champion Weightlifter Mike Cerbus, and Director of Power Monkey Programming, Colin Geraghty. We believe TECHNIQUE MATTERS. Our goal is to provide the same level of elite programming to the general public in a mobile app that promotes good technique and longevity in movements. ASSESSMENT-BASED PROGRAMS You'll find assessment-based programs to ensure you are starting right where you need to be successful. Whether you are still working on mastering fundamental gymnastics and weightlifting movements or are an elite athlete looking to dial in your technique, we have program tracks that will help you. *OUR PLANS* -Core 365 Program - **FREE when you download the app!** Consistency is key. Sculpt a solid core and master foundational basics spending an average of only 10 minutes a day. Our Core365 program is more than just situps and side bends, we incorporate exercises that not only involve the entire midline; obliques, hip flexors, lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. -Skill Development Plans- Build on body awareness and learn proper techniques. Whether it's your first pull-up, muscle-up, or handstand, you'll progress through the movements with strength and virtuosity. Plans are built based on your level! -Volume Plans- These plans are for Competitive Athletes looking to improve the volume and intensity of specific movements during workouts and training. Go beyond learning skills to understanding how to control your body in dynamic and complex movements. -Monkey Method Plans- Become a well-rounded gymnastic athlete using our signature Monkey Method, our version of GPP (General Physical Preparedness). We've built a solid and results-based gymnastic GPP program for ALL LEVELS - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced plans are available. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WurQ

Measure your physical work during CrossFit-style training with automatic rep and movement tracking. Gain personalized insights into performance, track progress over time, and compare your efforts with athletes globally.

Highlights
  • Track workouts and WODs
  • Measure physical work automatically
  • Analyze power output and work volume
  • Compare performance globally
  • Gain heart rate insights
  • Track movement efficiency and stamina
Read full description

You know how hard you work—now you can finally measure it. The WurQ experience is designed for CrossFit-style training. With every rep, every set, and every movement, WurQ automatically measures the physical work your muscles perform. That data turns into personalized insights—helping you understand your performance across time domains, muscle groups, movement patterns, and track how you’re progressing over time. Key Features: - Track Workouts: Log WODs and strength sessions, active and rest times, reps, rounds, and breaks. - Compare Performance: Get second-by-second breakdowns of movements and transitions against athletes worldwide. - Power Output & Work Volume: See your capacity to perform work across time and movement domains and manage your workload - Performance Analysis: Explore your movement efficiency - full range of motion and consistency, record the baseline; Stamina - how you pace and manage your rest time; effort and strength. - Heart Rate Insights: Overlay heart rate with movement recognition to see exactly where your body pushed hardest How It Works: * Connect your WurQ sensors to the app * Go freestyle or choose a WOD—and start tracking your performance We don’t just track strain. We track strength.

Screenshots

Power Monkey Training4 screens
WurQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WurQ at none against Power Monkey Training's 10. WurQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Power Monkey Training's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (90% vs 71%). On price, 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. Power Monkey Training sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WurQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power Monkey Training holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Monkey Training has 73 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Power Monkey Training's written reviews are positive against 71% of WurQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Monkey Training ships an update every 3 months, WurQ weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Power Monkey Training versus WurQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Monkey TrainingWurQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (73 ratings) — better4.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPower Monkey Fitness Equipment Inc.WurQ

Customer experience

Power Monkey Training

All ratings72 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%

WurQ

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Power Monkey Training

Subscriptions7
  • Get Your First Pullup7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Bar Muscle Up ChickenWing Cure$14.991 Month
  • Strict Ring Muscle Up2 variants$19.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Kipping Ring Muscle Up$19.991 Month
  • Press to Handstand Starter Kit$19.991 Month
  • Get Your First Bar Muscle Up$19.991 Month
  • Monkey Method (1 Month)$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • Handstand Basics$34.99
  • Core365$119.99
None

WurQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Power Monkey Training free?
Power Monkey Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WurQ free?
WurQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Power Monkey Training or WurQ?
Power Monkey Training is rated higher. Power Monkey Training averages 4.6 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while WurQ averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Power Monkey Training or WurQ have ads?
Power Monkey Training shows ads; WurQ does not.
Which is updated more often, Power Monkey Training or WurQ?
Power Monkey Training ships an update every 3 months, and WurQ weekly. Most recently, Power Monkey Training was updated on June 9, 2026 and WurQ on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons