Comparison

[solidcore] vs This Is BACE

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

Head to head
About

[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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

This Is BACE

Browse and purchase class packs or memberships. View the class schedule and filter by type to find your perfect workout. Easily manage your reservations and stay committed to your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Purchase class packs and memberships
  • Browse class schedule
  • Filter classes by type
  • Manage class reservations
  • Stay organized and committed
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

[solidcore]4 screens
This Is BACE4 screens

Verdict

The call

[solidcore] and This Is BACE both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of This Is BACE's written reviews are positive against 21% of [solidcore]'s. This Is BACE also leads on ads (none vs shown). [solidcore]'s advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 22) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 — 4.9 for [solidcore] against 5.0 for This Is BACE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: [solidcore] has 29K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of [solidcore]'s written reviews are positive against 100% of This Is BACE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, This Is BACE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
[solidcore] versus This Is BACE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter[solidcore]This Is BACE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (29K ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer[solidcore]BACE, LLC

Customer experience

[solidcore]

All ratings28,966 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

This Is BACE

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

[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

This Is BACE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

[solidcore]

No in-app purchases

None

This Is BACE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is [solidcore] free?
[solidcore] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is This Is BACE free?
This Is BACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, [solidcore] or This Is BACE?
This Is BACE is rated higher. [solidcore] averages 4.9 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while This Is BACE averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do [solidcore] or This Is BACE have ads?
[solidcore] shows ads; This Is BACE does not.
Which is updated more often, [solidcore] or This Is BACE?
[solidcore] ships an update every 6 weeks, and This Is BACE monthly. Most recently, [solidcore] was updated on November 4, 2026 and This Is BACE on October 30, 2026.

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