# Tonal vs NBS by BSSF

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tonal at 11K against NBS by BSSF's 37. Tonal also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). NBS by BSSF's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.9 for Tonal against 4.8 for NBS by BSSF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tonal has 11K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tonal ships an update every 3 weeks, NBS by BSSF every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tonal | NBS by BSSF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonal/id1437460744/reviews)** | [4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbs-by-bssf/id1584216808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 197 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tonal Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437460743) | [Be Strong Stay Fit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584216810) |

## What reviewers say

### Tonal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonal/id1437460744)

This app offers a smart home gym and personal trainer experience with adaptive digital weight and expert coaching. It provides structured programs, progress tracking, and a variety of on-the-go workouts, allowing users to customize their fitness routines and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Adaptive digital weight workouts, Expert coach-led programs, Progress tracking by muscle group, Hundreds of on-the-go workouts, Customizable workout creation, Community motivation features, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and effective workouts
- 👍 Variety of workouts and programs
- 🚀 Convenient home gym experience
- 👍 Motivating and engaging coaches
- 👍 Comprehensive fitness tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and syncing issues
- 💡 Lack of personalization options
- 💡 Limited custom workout capabilities
- 💡 Lack of language and accessibility options
- 🔒 Facebook integration required for profile photo

**Reported bugs**

- Membership activation and login issues
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
- Syncing problems with Apple Health and other devices

**Requested features**

- Calendar function to plan workouts
- Ability to track and filter custom workouts
- Customizable movement options and exercise libraries
- Injury/condition-specific workout recommendations
- Ability to use without subscription or disable features


### NBS by BSSF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbs-by-bssf/id1584216808)

Track your workouts, meals, and progress towards fitness goals with personalized guidance from a registered dietitian. Schedule activities, monitor body measurements, and receive reminders to stay on track. Connect with your dietitian in real-time and sync with your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Workout and meal tracking, Progress monitoring, Nutrition management, Goal setting, Real-time dietitian messaging, Body measurement tracking, Push notification reminders

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tonal free?

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

### Is NBS by BSSF free?

NBS by BSSF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tonal or NBS by BSSF?

Tonal is rated higher. Tonal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while NBS by BSSF averages 4.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do Tonal or NBS by BSSF have ads?

Neither Tonal nor NBS by BSSF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tonal or NBS by BSSF?

Tonal ships an update every 3 weeks, and NBS by BSSF every 2 months. Most recently, Tonal was updated on November 12, 2026 and NBS by BSSF on November 7, 2026.

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