# BlazePod vs Next

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next at 100% against BlazePod's 35%. Next also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). BlazePod's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 2). On price, 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. Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next 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 2, 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 Next's.

BlazePod ships an update fortnightly, Next weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlazePod | Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blazepod/id1382204042/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-level-athlete/id6760572595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 347 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Play Coyotta Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286388435) | [Justin Medina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881202271) |

## 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


### Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-level-athlete/id6760572595)

This app provides a personalized 6-week fitness, diet, and mental health program. It adapts to your lifestyle, fitness level, and mindset, eliminating guesswork. Track your progress and stay motivated on your journey to self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Personalized 6-week programs, Tailored diet plans, Mental health guidance, Progress tracking, Lifestyle adaptation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlazePod free?

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

### Is Next free?

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

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

Next is rated higher. BlazePod averages 4.2 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while Next averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BlazePod or Next have ads?

Neither BlazePod nor Next shows ads.

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

BlazePod ships an update fortnightly, and Next weekly. Most recently, BlazePod was updated on October 29, 2026 and Next on October 7, 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.*