Fluid Running vs PoolFit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fluid Running
This app offers a unique approach to full-body fitness using water-based exercises. It provides guided movements and workout routines suitable for all fitness levels, from beginners to those seeking new challenges. Access class schedules and supplementary learning materials to enhance your aquatic training.
- Deep and shallow water workout movements
- Guided deep water workouts
- Guided shallow water workouts
- Class schedules (Chicagoland)
- Downloadable workout routines
- Technique tutorial videos
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Fluid Running is the perfect way to challenge your entire body without hurting it. Unlike other workouts, Fluid Running’s signature method delivers maximum results while still being accessible to people of all fitness levels. Whether you're just getting started or you're looking for something new, Fluid Running has something for you. Features - Learn movements for Fluid Running Deep and Shallow Water Workouts - Try a Fluid Running Deep or Shallow Water Workout - Check Fluid Running Class Schedules (Chicagoland area only) Additional Features with the Fluid Running System - Download and play extra Fluid Running Workouts - Watch videos to learn additional techniques used in the workout.
PoolFit
Engage in a variety of low-impact water exercises and in-home fitness routines led by expert instructors. Access over 225 workouts, download them for offline use, and create custom playlists to achieve your fitness goals.
- Over 225 water and in-home workouts
- Workouts for all fitness levels
- Downloadable videos for offline use
- Customizable workout playlists
- Led by certified fitness instructors
- Low-impact exercises
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Exercise in your own pool. Advanced to beginner, achieve your fitness goals with a wide variety of low-impact, challenging water workouts led by top instructors. OVER 225 POOL & IN-HOME WORKOUTS PoolFit currently has over 225 water exercise workouts to choose from. There are also in-home fitness workouts for when you can’t get in the pool. Two to three new videos are posted each month. Select from a wide variety of at-home water workouts, including water aerobics, deep water fitness, aqua boot camp, pool HIIT workouts, aqua arthritis, water walking, aqua Pilates & yoga, as well as pool workouts with noodles, foam dumbbells, Aqualogix equipment, webbed gloves and more. DOWNLOAD & GO Select your daily pool workout video, download to your device and then head to the pool and follow along with water fitness classes led by trained experts. NEW! You can now create a playlist of your favorite workouts that will play consecutively. Visit the PoolFit Mobile App page and watch some short video tutorials on how to use the Poolfit App features and resources, along with tips for exercising poolside with mobile & tablet devices, as well as Chromecast and Airplay enabled TVs. TOP WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTORS All PoolFit videos are led by certified fitness professionals, many of whom educate water fitness instructors across the globe. PoolFit is all about water exercise workouts for all fitness levels and we strictly adhere to safety and industry guidelines. TRY THE APP FOR FREE You can subscribe and receive a 7 day free trial. Just want to dip your toes into PoolFit? You can try out 8 sample workouts for FREE before subscribing for the trial period. SUBSCRIPTION/7 Day Trial & PRICING TERMS PoolFit offers two auto-renewing options: $15.99 monthly $159.99 yearly (12 months for the price of 10, or $13.34/month billed annually ) These prices are for subscribers in the USA and pricing may vary in other countries due to currency conversion. The subscription will automatically renew after your trial period until you cancel. You can cancel at any time in your iTunes Account Settings. You must cancel at least 24 hours before your next renewal date to avoid charges. Read more about our terms of use here: Terms & Conditions: https://poolfit.tv/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://poolfit.tv/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fluid Running at none against PoolFit's 2. Fluid Running also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). PoolFit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (457 vs 17). On price, ads 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. PoolFit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Fluid Running asks for nothing beyond the download.
PoolFit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PoolFit has 457 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Fluid Running's written reviews are positive against 97% of PoolFit's.
Fluid Running ships an update every 10 months, PoolFit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fluid Running | PoolFit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17 ratings) | 4.8 (457 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | 96.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 457 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fluid Running, LLC | Fitmotivation Inc. |
Customer experience
Fluid Running
PoolFit
Bugs and requests
Fluid Running
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PoolFit
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing or crashing during workouts
- Incompatibility with older devices or operating systems
- Difficulty downloading or accessing certain videos
Requested features
4 requests- More high-intensity cardio options
- Ability to easily browse and organize workouts
- Support for Apple TV or other smart TV platforms
- Shorter warm-up and cool-down options
In-app purchases
Fluid Running
No in-app purchases
PoolFit
- PoolFit Monthly7 Days trial$15.991 Month
- PoolFit Annual7 Days trial$159.991 Year








