# BlazePod vs Gaitkeeping

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gaitkeeping at 100% against BlazePod's 35%. Gaitkeeping also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). BlazePod's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlazePod sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gaitkeeping asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gaitkeeping holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlazePod has 233 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of BlazePod's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gaitkeeping's.

BlazePod ships an update fortnightly, Gaitkeeping every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlazePod | Gaitkeeping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazepod/id1382204042/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaitkeeping/id6447437068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 347 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Play Coyotta Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286388435) | [PD Movement Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681281854) |

## What reviewers say

### BlazePod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazepod/id1382204042)

This app controls smart training pods to provide visual cues for athletic training. It helps improve speed, agility, and reaction times through customizable drills and real-time progress tracking. Users can choose from pre-set activities or create their own to push their limits.

**Highlights:** Flash reflex training system, Visual cue and prompt generation, Customizable activity creation, Real-time progress tracking, Performance monitoring, Competition against others

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BlazePod member | $4.99 | per month |
| Go users monthly subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| BlazePod member | $14.99 | per month |
| BlazePod member | $14.99 | per month |
| Renew to Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| BlazePod member | $49.99 | per year |
| Go users yearly subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| BlazePod member | $149.99 | per year |
| BlazePod member | $149.99 | per year |
| renew to pro | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging workout experience
- 💪 Effective for fitness, agility, and reaction time training
- 🏥 Versatile for rehabilitation and therapeutic use
- 👥 Suitable for multiple demographics and ability levels
- ⚡ High-quality, durable hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive hardware with mandatory subscription model
- 🔐 Severely limited functionality without paid Pro subscription
- 🌍 App only available in English
- 📱 Bluetooth connectivity issues and pod disconnections
- 🐛 Pods fail to respond consistently to touches

**Reported bugs**

- Pods randomly disconnect during sessions
- Pods fail to respond to touches and require multiple taps
- Bluetooth connectivity issues, especially in gyms and outdoor settings
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Cannot change password due to validation errors

**Requested features**

- Multi-language support (German, French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Korean, Chinese, etc.)
- Offline mode for app functionality
- Ability to save unlimited custom workouts in free version
- Heart rate monitoring integration
- Global leaderboards for comparing athletes worldwide


### Gaitkeeping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaitkeeping/id6447437068)

Enhance your walking with music-driven tempo control and guided sessions. Improve your gait, fitness, and maintain independence with personalized playlists and tempo adjustments.

**Highlights:** Music sorted by tempo, Adjustable playlist tempo, Personalized walking playlists, Guided walking instruction, Tempo control for consistent pace, Reinforce good walking form

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlazePod free?

BlazePod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gaitkeeping free?

Gaitkeeping is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlazePod or Gaitkeeping?

Gaitkeeping is rated higher. BlazePod averages 4.2 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Gaitkeeping averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BlazePod or Gaitkeeping have ads?

Neither BlazePod nor Gaitkeeping shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlazePod or Gaitkeeping?

BlazePod ships an update fortnightly, and Gaitkeeping every 10 days. Most recently, BlazePod was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gaitkeeping on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*