Comparison

Power Plate® vs Katalyst

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

Head to head
About

Power Plate®

Access a world-class vibration training experience with this app. Explore classes, courses, and over 300 videos for preparing, performing, and recovering. Learn to maximize your use of vibration training products.

Highlights
  • OnDemand Power Plate classes
  • Training courses and elite workouts
  • Over 300 preparation, performance, and recovery videos
  • Guidance on using vibration products
Features
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The new Power Plate app is a great resource to ensure you have a world-class experience with your Power Plate products and vibration training. - Take OnDemand Power Plate classes - Explore training courses, movements and elite workouts - Access over 300 videos that will help you with any stage of your routine: Prepare, Perform, Recover - Learn how to get the most out your Power Plate or targeted vibration handheld product

About

Katalyst

This app enhances a revolutionary workout system using Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to engage all muscles simultaneously. It offers a full-body workout in just 20 minutes, with zero joint load. Access diverse workout programs and control intensity for personalized training.

Highlights
  • Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training
  • Full-body engagement
  • 20-minute workouts
  • Zero joint load
  • Diverse workout library (strength, power, cardio, recovery)
  • Adjustable impulse intensity
  • Offline workout access
Features
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THE WORLD’S MOST EFFICIENT WORKOUT The Katalyst App is the companion to the Katalyst Training System, a revolutionary new workout that uses Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to engage all of your muscles simultaneously. Our patented training system and wearable suit, controlled by the Katalyst App, delivers specially-tuned, low-frequency impulses to each of your major muscle groups. These impulses imitate the brain signals that cause your muscles to contract and, when combined with simple, bodyweight movements, multiply the results of any exercise. The result is a complete, full-body workout that engages up to 90% of your muscle fibers in just 20 minutes, even hard-to-reach back stabilizers. And because Katalyst does the heavy lifting for you, there is zero load added to your joints. HOW TO JOIN & ACCESS THE KATALYST APP New to Katalyst? Download the app and get a sneak peek of what your next fitness journey could look like. Get your training system at katalyst.fit. Already have a Katalyst System? The Katalyst App is free to download. Simply create your profile or log in, and enjoy unlimited access. WORKOUTS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS Designed to fit your life and help you reach your goals, our professional trainers have created workouts from beginner to superhuman, and for all fitness levels in between. Get access to our full library of strength, power, cardio, and recovery workouts: Strength: Get a complete, full-body strength workout for more results in less time. Power: Engage your fast-twitch muscle fibers with intense, explosive strength classes. Cardio: Discover guided cardio workouts, or incorporate “freestyle” mode into your own cardio routine. Recovery: Active and passive recovery modes let you finish workouts like the pros. Massaging impulses help increase blood flow and nutrient distribution. AUTO-FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTORS TO REACH YOUR GOALS Your Katalyst trainer adjusts the impulse intensity remotely throughout each workout, optimizing the effect of every session. All you have to do is focus on yourself. PUSH YOURSELF WHILE STAYING IN CONTROL Whether you want to push yourself harder, pull back slightly, or target a particular muscle group, our app allows you to precisely control every aspect of the workout. You are always in charge of how hard you train. WORKOUT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Preload and store your workouts so you can train anywhere, even offline and without internet access. MEDIA FEATURES Airplay: Bring the instructor to life on your AirPlay-enabled device and use your iPad as a remote control! Spotify: The right sound to help you get in the zone - listen to our curated playlists or play your own favorite music. Download the Katalyst App and get your personal Full-Body EMS training any time, any place. Learn more at www.katalyst.com

Screenshots

Power Plate®4 screens
Katalyst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Katalyst at 4.6 against Power Plate®'s 3.5. Katalyst also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 53%). Power Plate®'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Katalyst holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Power Plate®'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Katalyst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Plate® ships an update every 2 months, Katalyst every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Power Plate® versus Katalyst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Plate®Katalyst
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (31 ratings)4.6 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews80.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3158 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerformance Health Systems, LLCKatalyst Interactive Inc.

Customer experience

Power Plate®

All ratings31 ratings
Positive58.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative38.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Katalyst

All ratings58 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%

In-app purchases

None

Power Plate®

No in-app purchases

None

Katalyst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Power Plate® free?
Power Plate® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Katalyst free?
Katalyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Power Plate® or Katalyst?
Katalyst is rated higher. Power Plate® averages 3.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Katalyst averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.
Do Power Plate® or Katalyst have ads?
Neither Power Plate® nor Katalyst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Plate® or Katalyst?
Power Plate® ships an update every 2 months, and Katalyst every 3 weeks. Most recently, Power Plate® was updated on September 13, 2026 and Katalyst on August 17, 2026.

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