Comparison

Hype Gym vs FocusNYC

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

Head to head
About

Hype Gym

Features
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Hype Gym is NYC's premiere spot for Private and Semi-Private training. Our Semi-Private TRIM program is designed to create the leanest version of you, by incorporating Resistance, Metabolic and Movement training in a Team environment. Our private training is second to none. You will receive individualized programming derived from our proprietary Initial Assessment that combines your goals and abilities in to a fully developed strength and conditioning program.

About

FocusNYC

This app provides personalized training plans, custom programming, and nutrition coaching from your trainer. Track workouts, log meals, and communicate directly with your coach. It also offers on-demand workout videos and community challenges to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Goal-specific training plans
  • Custom built programming
  • Meal plans and nutrition coaching
  • Direct trainer communication
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • On-demand workout videos
  • Integration with wearable devices
Features
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With the FocusNYC app, you can finally take your trainer with you wherever you go. The FocusNYC personal training app delivers training plans and custom built programming, meal plans and nutrition coaching, a supportive community, and so much more. - Access to goal specific training plans and custom built programs - Log all of your workouts and track your progress over time - Communicate directly with your trainer in real-time via the app - See your trainer's availability and schedule in-person training sessions - Schedule and complete virtual personal training sessions, all right within the app - Watch and follow along with on-demand workout videos on your own schedule - Set goals and build a plan with your coach to accomplish them - Log your meals and manage your nutrition intake - Choose a meal plan that works for you or work with a registered dietician to build your own - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Track daily movement and calorie burn through integration with wearable devices like Apple Watch and Fitbit - Participate in Focus community fitness challenges

Screenshots

Hype Gym4 screens
FocusNYC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FocusNYC at every 2 months against Hype Gym's every 33 months. FocusNYC also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Hype Gym's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hype Gym ships an update every 33 months, FocusNYC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hype Gym versus FocusNYC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHype GymFocusNYC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHype Gym West, LLCFocus Integrated Fitness, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Hype Gym

No in-app purchases

None

FocusNYC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hype Gym free?
Hype Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FocusNYC free?
FocusNYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hype Gym or FocusNYC have ads?
Neither Hype Gym nor FocusNYC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hype Gym or FocusNYC?
Hype Gym ships an update every 33 months, and FocusNYC every 2 months. Most recently, Hype Gym was updated on October 19, 2026 and FocusNYC on October 30, 2026.

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