EtchRock vs DCLT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EtchRock
Find local endurance events, follow organizers for new event alerts, and connect with friends to see their event participation. Access tickets and event details, and integrate with fitness apps for training.
- Discover local endurance events
- Follow event organizers for notifications
- Connect with friends and see their events
- Access digital event tickets
- Integrate with fitness apps (Strava, Fitbit, Runkeeper)
- Customize user profile
- Post training updates and photos
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Discover local endurance events, follow event organizers to get a notification when they launch a new event and follow friends to get notified when they join an event. Access your EtchRock tickets and event information from within the app. Connect a fitness app and start training for the events you are taking part in. Profile Customise your profile with a photo, description and banner image Post training updates and tag the events you are taking part in Upload photos and tag them to the events you are taking part in Discover Discover local endurance events Connect with friends Find people with the same interests Events View event information Share events with friends Connect with other participants Get your tickets on your phone Notifications Event launch notifications from the event organisers you are following Event update notifications from the event you are taking part in Friends starts following you A friend joins an event Fitness App integration Strava Fitbit Runkeeper By downloading the app, you also agree to the EtchRock terms and conditions which are located at https://etchrock.com/terms-and-conditions
DCLT
Easily book fitness classes, view timetables, and get real-time updates on news and offers. Manage your bookings, explore membership options, and connect with your local facility. Share activities and news with friends and family.
- Book fitness classes
- View class and swim timetables
- Receive news and push notifications
- Manage bookings
- Explore membership options
- Share activities and offers
- Integrate with HealthKit
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With the DCLT app you always have your facility in your pocket with quick and easy access to book your favourite fitness classes and activities. Get up-to-date information, news, fitness class timetables, public swim timetables, offers, events and receive push notifications for important news. FITNESS CLASS TIMETABLES Get real-time access to your centreβs timetable for classes, including times, fitness instructors and class description. FITNESS CLASS BOOKINGS Check availability, make a booking, amend a booking and cancel a booking β all on the move! PUBLIC SWIM TIMETABLES Get real-time access to your centreβs timetable for public swim sessions. CENTRES AVAILABLE Find out about our opening times and facilities NEWS AND PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Instantly get notified of centre news and events direct to your phone. With our app, youβll immediately know when there are new events or classes, ensuring that youβll never miss a thing. OFFERS Get push notifications for new offers so you always know about special promotions. MEMBERSHIPS AND ONLINE JOINING View our different types of membership to find the one which best suits you and join online. CONTACT US Easily contact us with site telephone numbers and email addresses or view directions and maps. SHARE THROUGH FACEBOOK AND EMAIL Share fitness classes, news, centre information and offers with your friends and family at the touch of a button. APPLE HEALTHKIT We also use HealthKit to allow users to share their activity and workout data with the app. This data is used to incentivise users to stay active.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EtchRock at every 2 weeks against DCLT's every 2 months. EtchRock also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EtchRock ships an update every 2 weeks, DCLT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EtchRock | DCLT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews β better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Etch Rock Limited | Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust |
Customer experience
EtchRock
DCLT
In-app purchases
EtchRock
No in-app purchases
DCLT
No in-app purchases








