Comparison

GenerationIron.com vs Shaw Elite

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

Head to head
About

GenerationIron.com

Access premium bodybuilding and fitness content, including original shows, movies, and breaking news. Stay updated with the latest in the bodybuilding world through this comprehensive digital network.

Highlights
  • Premium entertainment content
  • Original weekly shows
  • Bodybuilding movies
  • Breaking news
  • Fitness network
Features
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The Generation Iron Fitness Network is the first and only digital network for fitness and bodybuilding! We are here to provide premium entertainment content with our original weekly shows, movies, breaking news and all things bodybuilding!

About

Shaw Elite

Access expert-designed training and nutrition plans from a world-renowned strongman. Build strength, improve performance, and connect with a supportive fitness community. Get insider tips and motivation.

Highlights
  • Expert training programs
  • Customizable nutrition plans
  • Exclusive content from Brian Shaw
  • Supportive fitness community
  • Strength building workouts
  • Performance enhancement
Features
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Transform your fitness journey with the Shaw Elite app, created by 4x World’s Strongest Man, Brian Shaw. Whether you're aiming to build strength, improve performance, or enhance your overall fitness, the Shaw Elite app offers everything you need to succeed. Paid app subscribers can access: Expert Training Programs Access expertly designed workout routines tailored to your fitness goals, from strength-building to functional fitness. Customizable Nutrition Plans Fuel your performance with personalized nutrition plans that complement your training. Exclusive Content Gain insider tips, motivation, and behind-the-scenes access from Brian Shaw himself. Supportive Community Join a thriving community of fitness enthusiasts and connect with others on their fitness journeys. Download Shaw Elite today and start your journey to elite fitness with guidance from one of the world’s strongest athletes. Shaw Elite offers two auto-renewing subscription options to provide you with access to premium app content: Monthly: $24.99 Annually: $249.99 Subscriptions are subject to. standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shawstrength.com/pages/privacy-policy-evolution-athletics Terms and Conditions: https://shawstrength.com/pages/terms-conditions-evolution-athletics

Screenshots

GenerationIron.com3 screens
Shaw Elite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GenerationIron.com at none against Shaw Elite's 14. GenerationIron.com also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Shaw Elite's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Shaw Elite sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. GenerationIron.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shaw Elite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of GenerationIron.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shaw Elite's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GenerationIron.com versus Shaw Elite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGenerationIron.comShaw Elite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better10
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB47 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGeneration Iron Brands LLCShaw Strength Inc

Customer experience

GenerationIron.com

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Shaw Elite

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GenerationIron.com

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Shaw Elite

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time12
  • Feb 2026 Consistency Challenge$0.99
  • May 2025 Challenge$7.99
  • March 2025 challenge$29.99
Show 9 more
  • Video from Brian Shaw$99.99
  • 30 min Meeting with House$174.99
  • 30 min Meeting with Keri Shaw$249.99
  • 60 min Meeting with House$299.99
  • 30 min Meeting with Nathan$299.99
  • 30 min Meeting with Brian Shaw$499.99
  • 60 min Meeting with Keri Shaw$499.99
  • 60 min Meeting with Nathan$499.99
  • 60 min Meeting with Brian Shaw$1000.00

Questions

Is GenerationIron.com free?
GenerationIron.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shaw Elite free?
Shaw Elite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GenerationIron.com or Shaw Elite?
Shaw Elite is rated higher. GenerationIron.com averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Shaw Elite averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do GenerationIron.com or Shaw Elite have ads?
Neither GenerationIron.com nor Shaw Elite shows ads.

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