Comparison

FORWARD____Space vs NRTHRN Strong

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FORWARD____Space

Plan and schedule your dance, music, and wellness classes directly from your device. View class schedules, sign up for sessions, and access studio location information. Optimize your time and convenience for booking.

Highlights
  • View class schedules
  • Sign up for classes
  • Access studio location
  • Plan and schedule sessions
  • Optimize booking time
Features
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Dance, Music, Wellness & SWEAT! Download the FORWARD____Space App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, as well as view the studio’s location information. Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download this App today!

About

NRTHRN Strong

Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. View the class schedule, filter by type, and manage your reservations to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse and view class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Stay organized with fitness goals
Features
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Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options -View our schedule Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. -Manage your reservations Book your class reservations with ease. Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.

Screenshots

FORWARD____Space3 screens
NRTHRN Strong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NRTHRN Strong at none against FORWARD____Space's shown. NRTHRN Strong also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). FORWARD____Space's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FORWARD____Space against 5.0 for NRTHRN Strong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FORWARD____Space ships an update every 6 weeks, NRTHRN Strong every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
FORWARD____Space versus NRTHRN Strong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFORWARD____SpaceNRTHRN Strong
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4th Wall Dance IncNordic Strong ApS

Customer experience

FORWARD____Space

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NRTHRN Strong

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FORWARD____Space

No in-app purchases

None

NRTHRN Strong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FORWARD____Space free?
FORWARD____Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NRTHRN Strong free?
NRTHRN Strong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FORWARD____Space or NRTHRN Strong?
FORWARD____Space and NRTHRN Strong are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do FORWARD____Space or NRTHRN Strong have ads?
FORWARD____Space shows ads; NRTHRN Strong does not.
Which is updated more often, FORWARD____Space or NRTHRN Strong?
FORWARD____Space ships an update every 6 weeks, and NRTHRN Strong every 3 weeks. Most recently, FORWARD____Space was updated on November 2, 2026 and NRTHRN Strong on October 31, 2026.

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