Foundation Training vs DPL Strength
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Foundation Training
This app offers body-weight exercises designed to improve movement, reduce pain, and enhance performance. It focuses on activating posterior muscles, stabilizing the hips, and decompressing the spine for better joint health and injury prevention.
- Access entire content library
- Download videos for offline viewing
- No equipment required
- Beginner to expert instruction
- Workout durations from 5-45 minutes
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Change how you move and change your life for the better. No matter your age or your fitness level, Foundation Training puts you on the path to wellness. Through a series of body-weight exercises, Foundation Training activates your posterior muscle chain, anchors the hips, decompresses the spine, and teaches you to take the burden of supporting the body out of your joints and put it where it belongs - in your muscles. Foundation Training is an accessory tool like no other, taking you from pain to performance. It is a unique combination of prehab and rehab, both preventing and helping treat pain and injuries. Get an advantage over your opponent and an effective mechanism for injury prevention. Features: • Access to the entire Foundation Training content library. • Download videos to your device for offline viewing. • Workout anywhere, anytime, with no equipment. • Easy-to-follow video instruction for beginners through experts. • Videos perfectly times for your life with options from 5 to 45 minutes. "Like so many people who have found relief with Foundation Training, I am grateful for the healing." – Chris Hemsworth, Actor “Foundation exercises have been a great addition to my exercise routine. My back doesn't just feel better, it feels strong.” - Jeff Bridges, Actor "Foundation Training is the answer to my many years of research on the negative effects of sitting. It is a ticket to discover a more vibrant health life – no matter your age.” - Dr. Joan Vernikos, Former NASA Director of Life Sciences & Author of Sitting Kills, Moving Heals ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Foundation Training offers an auto-renewing subscription that will allow you unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your Account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: Terms of Service URL: https://www.foundationtraining.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy URL: https://www.foundationtraining.com/privacy-policy
DPL Strength
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Strength and cycling training built for endurance athletes — coached, not guessed. DPL Strength is a structured training platform for mountain bikers and road cyclists who want real strength and smarter riding without sacrificing time or risking injury. No generic plans — every program is built by a coach who understands the demands of your sport. What you get: • 8-week structured strength programs — built for mountain biking, road cycling off-season and in-season, and beginners • Dedicated Mountain and Road cycling training programs, with ride-specific logging for time and distance • A new Workout of the Week to keep your training fresh and challenge you outside your regular program • Every exercise includes a coach's cue, so you're never guessing on form • Log your sessions and track your progress — sets and weight for strength, or time and distance for rides • Searchable exercise video library — see proper form for every movement • Direct messaging with your coach — ask questions, get form checks, real replies within 24 hours • Coach announcements keep you up to date as new programs roll out Built around a simple system: Clear rep ranges and straightforward rules for strength. Prescribed zones and honest logging for rides. No overcomplicated plans — just a program you can actually follow, week after week. Choose the plan that fits: Pro gives you either Strength or Cycling programs; Premium unlocks both. New programs are added regularly to keep your training fresh as you progress through different phases of your season. DPL Strength is available by subscription purchasable directly in-app or at durableperformancelab.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Foundation Training and DPL Strength are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Foundation Training sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per month and DPL Strength sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Foundation Training ships an update monthly, DPL Strength fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Foundation Training | DPL Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (87 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foundation Training, LLC | Michael Clark |
Bugs and requests
Foundation Training
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes iPhone 13 Pro / iOS 16.5.1
- Videos hang/buffer mid-workout
- App freezes at title screen
- Downloads are inoperable
- Cannot create an account
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- Invalid certificate error
- App has no functionality
- App signed up user for unwanted trial subscription
- Removed a 14-week baseline program
Requested features
6 requests- Add a 'favorites' button on the home browse page
- Link to Apple Health and Fitness app
- More guidance for instructors' presentation style
- Improve app functionality and stability
- Make subscription process clearer
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- Bring back sample workouts
DPL Strength
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Foundation Training
- APP Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$27.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$27.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$199.991 Year
DPL Strength
- DPL Strength$34.991 Month
Questions
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