The Training Lab vs The LAB DC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Training Lab
Plan and schedule fitness classes directly from your device. View class schedules, sign up, and access studio location information. Optimize your time and convenience for class bookings.
- View class schedules
- Sign up for classes
- Access studio location
- Schedule classes from device
- Optimize time for bookings
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Download the The Training Lab NYC App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!
The LAB DC
Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the class schedule, filter by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- View class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Manage reservations
- Stay organized with fitness goals
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships: Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule: Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations: Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The LAB DC at none against The Training Lab's shown. The LAB DC also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Training Lab's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Training Lab against 5.0 for The LAB DC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 26 respectively.
The Training Lab ships an update every 4 months, The LAB DC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Training Lab | The LAB DC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (52 ratings) | 5.0 (26 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 52 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Warrior Fitness LLC | UE FITNESS LLC |
Customer experience
The Training Lab
The LAB DC
In-app purchases
The Training Lab
No in-app purchases
The LAB DC
No in-app purchases
