Comparison

Pfitzenmeier vs BEAT81

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

Head to head
About

Pfitzenmeier

Access your gym's digital training resources, including exercises, courses, and personalized workouts. Connect with fitness friends, track your progress, and stay updated on gym events and schedules.

Highlights
  • Digital training resources
  • Exercise videos and tips
  • Customizable workouts
  • Progress tracking
  • Gym community connection
  • Event and course schedules
  • Gym information
Features
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Now you can carry your Pfitzenmeier gym with you wherever you are! With a few clicks you’re connected to your gym and fitness friends. Get everything you need to lead a more active life and feel good in body, mind and soul. Free and exclusively for Pfitzenmeier members. Digital training experience Find all devices, exercises and courses right in your workout area. Watch the exercise videos and get expert tips from your Pfitzenmeier trainers. Train with the custom workout from your Personal Trainer, create your own workout or try out one of the workouts created by your community. Every Rep, Set or Kilometer is saved right in your workout and easy for you to see at your next training. Track your progress and share your achievements with your gym friends. Connect to your Gym Community! Find inspiration and motivation in the posts of your gym community and get connected to likeminded gym friends. Use the chat to plan your next workout together and keep each other active. Be up to date With your Pfitzenmeier app you are always in the loop on the goings on in your gym. Course schedules, Equipment and much more are available anytime. Want to visit another Pfitzenmeier gym? Get all the information on all gyms right here on your phone. Quick and easy. Reach your goals and get the most out of your workout with the Pfitzenmeier App!

About

BEAT81

Book tailored fitness classes, manage your schedule, and connect with coaches. Track your workout history and performance to monitor progress over time. Explore various training styles like BURN, BUILD, HYBRID, and RIDE.

Highlights
  • Book tailored workouts
  • Manage schedule and share sessions
  • Direct messaging with coaches
  • Track workout history and performance
  • Filter by training style, intensity, coach, location, time
  • Explore BURN, BUILD, HYBRID, RIDE concepts
Features
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BEAT your best. The BEAT81 app helps you book the right workouts, stay connected with coaches, and track your progress over time. What you can do in the app: Book workouts tailored to you Filter by training style, intensity, coach, location, or time — and find sessions that match your preferences. Manage your schedule View upcoming sessions, reschedule easily, and share workouts with friends. Speak directly with coaches Message your coach before or after class for guidance, questions, or feedback. Track your results over time See your workout history, heart-rate performance, and progress in one place — so you can stay consistent and improve. Train across BEAT81 concepts: - BURN: Maximise calorie expenditure and sweat - BUILD: Maximise calorie expenditure and sweat - HYBRID: Develop lean muscle and functional strength - RIDE: Develop cardiovascular endurance on the bike Structured group workouts. Clear coaching. Real progress. Workouts available in German and English.

Screenshots

Pfitzenmeier4 screens
BEAT814 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pfitzenmeier at 4.5 against BEAT81's 2.9. BEAT81's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pfitzenmeier holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Pfitzenmeier's written reviews are positive against 56% of BEAT81's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pfitzenmeier ships an update every 5 weeks, BEAT81 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pfitzenmeier versus BEAT81: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPfitzenmeierBEAT81
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews56.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB107 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperActinate GmbHGRITSpot GmbH

Customer experience

Pfitzenmeier

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative38.2%

BEAT81

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative24.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pfitzenmeier

No in-app purchases

None

BEAT81

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pfitzenmeier free?
Pfitzenmeier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BEAT81 free?
BEAT81 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pfitzenmeier or BEAT81?
Pfitzenmeier is rated higher. Pfitzenmeier averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BEAT81 averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Pfitzenmeier or BEAT81 have ads?
Pfitzenmeier shows ads; BEAT81 does not.
Which is updated more often, Pfitzenmeier or BEAT81?
Pfitzenmeier ships an update every 5 weeks, and BEAT81 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pfitzenmeier was updated on August 13, 2026 and BEAT81 on September 23, 2026.

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