Barry’s vs [solidcore]
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
![[solidcore]](https://cdn3.appshunter.io/i/Purple211/ecc0f2a684da71c0782ece8cc4014486/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007ephone-0-1-85-220.png/640x0w.webp "[solidcore]")
Barry’s
Book and manage your high-intensity workouts with the official application. Find studios, view schedules, purchase classes, and order post-workout shakes. Enjoy a convenient and efficient way to access your fitness routine and track your progress.
- Find and book classes
- View studio locations and schedules
- Purchase class packages
- Order Fuel Bar shakes
- Manage your account
- Review existing reservations
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The official App of Barry’s. Download the App today to find and book your Barry’s classes. From the App you can view studio locations and class schedules, review existing reservations, buy classes, order shakes from the Fuel Bar, manage your account, and more. Find a studio near you, where you can work (out) hard, get results, and have fun. (And oh, by the way, this high intensity work out has been known to burn up to 1,000 calories in one class.) Discover more about Barry's @barrysbootcamp on instagram
[solidcore]
Book high-intensity, low-impact strength training classes on a custom reformer. Explore class schedules, filter by coach or time, and manage your membership and bookings. New clients can access special introductory offers.
- Book classes by coach, time, and studio
- Filter class schedules
- New client offers and introductory pricing
- Purchase memberships, class packs, or single classes
- Manage membership and payment
- Track class history
- Access member-exclusive partner perks
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[solidcore] is high-intensity, low-impact strength training on a custom-built reformer. 50 minutes. Stronger for it. Book classes - See the schedule at every studio, book in a few taps - Choose your class: Starter50 for your first class, Foundation50 to build the basics, Signature50 for the full [solidcore] experience. - Filter by coach, time and studio. New to [solidcore]? - Start with 2 weeks unlimited, right in the app. - Take 4+ classes with a new client offer and unlock 15% off a monthly membership. - Buy a membership, a 5- or 10-class pack, or a single class. - See your remaining classes at a glance. - Members get early access to each month's schedule. Your account - Manage your membership, payment method and bookings. - Track every class you've taken. - Core Collective: members-only perks from our partners, right in the app. It doesn't get easier. You just get stronger. California Privacy Notice: https://privacy.solidcore.co/privacy-policy#california-privacy-notice Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacy.solidcore.co/opt-out See our Privacy Policy to access these links.
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Verdict
Barry’s and [solidcore] both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Barry’s's written reviews are positive against 21% of [solidcore]'s. Barry’s also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). [solidcore]'s advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barry’s against 4.9 for [solidcore]. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Barry’s's written reviews are positive against 21% of [solidcore]'s.
Barry’s ships an update every 3 weeks, [solidcore] every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Barry’s | [solidcore] |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (35K ratings) — better | 4.9 (29K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews — better | 21.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35K — better | 29K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #152 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barry's Bootcamp, LLC | [solidcore] |
Customer experience
Barry’s
[solidcore]
User reviews
Barry’s
From 35K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to book classes
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💪 Great workout experience
- 🙌 Smooth and efficient app
- 🔋 Convenient mobile experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant log-outs and password issues
- 🚫 No push notifications for waitlist updates
- 🤔 Confusing reservation confirmation process
- 🕰️ Missing class time information
- 🌍 Limited international support
[solidcore]
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Efficient booking process
- ⭐ Great workout classes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and slow app
- 📆 Lack of class package management
- 🔍 Unclear waitlist information
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with calendar access
Bugs and requests
Barry’s
Reported bugs
4 issues- Incorrect class date display
- Inconsistent smoothie ordering options
- My Classes section not loading properly
- Inability to view classes outside of the US
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to switch between regions/countries
- Implement waitlist spot visibility
- Allow changing reserved spots without cancellation
- Integrate with Google Calendar
- Add instructor rating/review functionality
[solidcore]
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent class credit tracking
- Unreliable class cancellation and refund process
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to see class package balances
- Waitlist position visibility
- Option to add classes to calendar without full access
- Improved app stability and performance
In-app purchases
Barry’s
No in-app purchases
[solidcore]
No in-app purchases
