Comparison

CHALK IT PRO vs Stage 4 Training

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

Head to head
About

CHALK IT PRO

This app allows gym owners, personal trainers, and athletes to create and track personalized workouts. It supports multi-level programming, private revenue-generating tracks, and community engagement features.

Highlights
  • Multi-level workout programming
  • Private revenue-generating tracks
  • Workout database
  • Community engagement features
  • Athlete progress tracking
  • Remote programming import
Features
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Chalk It Pro is the best software solution to create and track single and multi-level workouts for gym owners, personal trainers and athletes. Provide a smart, socially engaging and tailored workout experience for all your athletes! Brought on by the need to treat members and athletes individually. We allow and encourage multi-level programming on a daily basis. There is a giant need in the group/class training marketplace to make sure all clients are receiving a personalized approach. Program your daily workouts with up-to 10 levels to effectively reach all of your clients skill levels. Private tracks make it simple for gym owners to add different revenue streams and track everything from one easy to navigate dashboard. Run challenges, boot camps, skills clinics, points of performance classes and more, all while keeping them all separated and totally organized. High fives, comments, GIF's, and a daily forum allows your community to easily communicate with each other. Build a strong support group for all of your members, even those that still refuse to get on social media. Chalk It Pro & Affiliates: • Multi-Level WOD programming options for all your memebrs • Program from your PC or on-the-go • Searchable and tag-able workout database for easy cataloging and reference • Custom leader-boards through shareable private CHIP codes • Record and track WOD results, lifts and body composition history • Track and communicate with your athletes through your CoachBoard - Attendance, PR's and more... • Revenue generating Private Tracks • Community engagement though daily filterable leader-boards (high fives, GIF's, comments, Chalk Talk) • Remote programming import and distribution • Import data from other tracking apps you may have used in the past for seamless integration onto your gym. Chalk It Pro & Athletes: • Simple WOD creation and sharing tool • Import your remote coaches programming • Import your WOD history from your old tracking program • Searchable workout database for easy reference based on Name/Date/Movement Types/Etc... • Custom leader-boards through shareable private CHIP codes - Train/Compete/Compare with anyone in the world • Record and track WOD results, lifts and body composition history Chalk It Pro & Personal Trainers: • Private Tracks for each client to keep you organized and your clients set up for success • Easily copy and share programming between tracks • Program from your PC or on-the-go • Create events and groups for your clients to be involved within • Track your client results for instant coaching feedback and best of services practices A Chalk It Pro account is required. If you're downloading this app, you've chosen to subscribe to the most well rounded programming and tracking app on the market.

About

Stage 4 Training

Access personalized workout programs and track your fitness journey, including workouts, nutrition, habits, and measurements. Connect with your coach and a supportive community for motivation and guidance.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout programs
  • Workout and exercise video tracking
  • Meal and habit tracking
  • Goal setting and progress monitoring
  • Milestone badges and habit streaks
  • Real-time coach messaging
  • Digital community support
  • Body measurement tracking
Features
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With the Stage 4 Training App, you will have access to workout programs designed specifically to help you reach your fitness and health goals! You can follow & track your workouts, your nutrition, your lifestyle habits, measurements and results–all with the help of your coach. FEATURES: - Access training plans and track workouts - Follow along to exercise and workout videos - Track your meals and make better food choices - Stay on top of your daily habits - Set health and fitness goals and track progress towards your goals - Gain milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Message your coach in real-time - Be part of digital communities to meet people with similar health goals and stay motivated - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect your Apple Watch to track workouts, steps, habits, and more right from your wrist - Connect to other wearable devices and apps like the Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices to track workouts, sleep, nutrition, and body stats and composition Download the app today!

Screenshots

CHALK IT PRO4 screens
Stage 4 Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stage 4 Training at 5.0 against CHALK IT PRO's 4.1. Stage 4 Training also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 63%). CHALK IT PRO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stage 4 Training holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of CHALK IT PRO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stage 4 Training's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CHALK IT PRO ships an update every 6 days, Stage 4 Training every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CHALK IT PRO versus Stage 4 Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHALK IT PROStage 4 Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (54 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreen Monster StudiosStage 4 Training LLC

Customer experience

CHALK IT PRO

All ratings54 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative18.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative26.3%

Stage 4 Training

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CHALK IT PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Stage 4 Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CHALK IT PRO free?
CHALK IT PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stage 4 Training free?
Stage 4 Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CHALK IT PRO or Stage 4 Training?
Stage 4 Training is rated higher. CHALK IT PRO averages 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Stage 4 Training averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do CHALK IT PRO or Stage 4 Training have ads?
Neither CHALK IT PRO nor Stage 4 Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CHALK IT PRO or Stage 4 Training?
CHALK IT PRO ships an update every 6 days, and Stage 4 Training every 6 weeks. Most recently, CHALK IT PRO was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stage 4 Training on October 5, 2026.

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