PEX Training vs CFB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PEX Training
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Download the PEX Training App today to get in the best shape of your life. - 24/7 mobile access to your own personalized exercise plan, designed by your trainer, with detailed instructions and videos. - 24/7 mobile support from your trainer. - Log every workout and track them during each workout progression. Download Now!
CFB
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For members of CFB - Needham to reserve their place in a class, sign up for gym events, and general account management like updating headshots and credit card on file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CFB at every 2 months against PEX Training's every 16 months. PEX Training's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
PEX Training ships an update every 16 months, CFB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PEX Training | CFB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PEX Health and Fitness, LLC | Crossfit Variance Plus |
In-app purchases
PEX Training
No in-app purchases
CFB
No in-app purchases
